Slackest: meaning, definitions and examples
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slackest
[ ˈslækɪst ]
degree of looseness
The term 'slackest' refers to the state of being the most relaxed or least tight in comparison to something else. It implies a lack of tension or firmness.
Synonyms
least tight, loose, most relaxed.
Examples of usage
- He wore the slackest pants he owned.
- This rope is the slackest among all the others.
- She found the slackest chair to rest in.
- Of all the muscles, his were the slackest after the workout.
Translations
Translations of the word "slackest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais relaxado
🇮🇳 सबसे सुस्त
🇩🇪 am faulsten
🇮🇩 paling santai
🇺🇦 найповільніший
🇵🇱 najbardziej leniwy
🇯🇵 最も怠惰な
🇫🇷 le plus paresseux
🇪🇸 el más perezoso
🇹🇷 en tembel
🇰🇷 가장 게으른
🇸🇦 الأكثر كسلاً
🇨🇿 nejlenivější
🇸🇰 najlenivejší
🇨🇳 最懒惰的
🇸🇮 najbolj lena
🇮🇸 snoða
🇰🇿 ең жалқау
🇬🇪 ყველაზე სუსტი
🇦🇿 ən tənbəl
🇲🇽 el más flojo
Etymology
The word 'slack' comes from the Old Norse word 'slakkr', which means 'loose' or 'slack'. It evolved in Middle English as 'slak', referring to a state of looseness or a lack of tension. The suffix '-est' indicates the superlative degree, meaning 'the most slack'. Over time, 'slack' has been used in various contexts, including physical attributes like clothing and ropes, as well as in metaphorical contexts like work ethic or commitment levels. The adjective has been commonly used since the 14th century, and its variations have maintained a strong presence in the English language.