Pronunciation: /ˈslækər/

Definitions of slacker

noun a person who avoids work or effort

Example Sentences

A1 My brother is a slacker and never helps with chores.

A2 She was labeled as a slacker by her classmates for always being late to class.

B1 The boss warned the slacker employee about their poor work ethic.

B2 Despite being seen as a slacker in school, he excelled in his career.

C1 The company decided to let go of the slacker who was consistently underperforming.

C2 His reputation as a slacker followed him throughout his professional life, despite his success.

adjective relating to or characteristic of a slacker

Example Sentences

A1 He is a slacker student who never does his homework.

A2 She has a slacker attitude towards work and is always late.

B1 The slacker employee was eventually fired for not meeting deadlines.

B2 Despite his slacker reputation, he managed to excel in the project.

C1 The company cannot afford to have slacker employees in such a competitive market.

C2 Her slacker behavior in the workplace is unacceptable and will not be tolerated.

Examples of slacker in a Sentence

formal The company decided to terminate the slacker for consistently failing to meet deadlines.

informal I can't believe that slacker called in sick again.

slang Don't be such a slacker, get your work done!

figurative His reputation as a slacker in the office is starting to affect his career prospects.

Grammatical Forms of slacker

past tense

slacked

plural

slackers

comparative

more slack

superlative

most slack

present tense

slack

future tense

will slack

perfect tense

have slacked

continuous tense

is slacking

singular

slacker

positive degree

slack

infinitive

to slack

gerund

slacking

participle

slacking

Origin and Evolution of slacker

First Known Use: 1400 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'slacker' originated from the Old English word 'sleac' meaning 'lazy' or 'inactive'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'slacker' has come to refer to someone who avoids work or responsibility, often with a negative connotation. It has evolved from its original meaning of simply being lazy or inactive.