Pronunciation: /ˈslækər/
noun a person who avoids work or effort
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
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.
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.
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