slacked

VERB

do little or nothing; loosen

Synonyms

WEAK

abate decrease diminish dodge drop off dwindle ease ease off featherbed flag goldbrick goof off idle lax lay back lessen let up lie down on job loose moderate neglect reduce relax release shirk slack off slow down taper tire untighten wane

Antonyms

WEAK

stiffen tighten

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

If teammates slacked off in practice after partying late, he’d shoot them extra hard puck passes.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 2, 2024

Speaking to the press, he said: "I've given my heart and soul. I can't think there'll be too many cricket fans out there who would think I've slacked off for a moment."

From BBC • Aug. 1, 2023

It's not as if Eigenberg ever slacked off in maintaining his physique; he also plays a main role in "Chicago Fire."

From Salon • Jul. 23, 2023

"We were just active on defense. When they had their runs, we slacked off," Brooks said.

From Fox News • Nov. 19, 2021

During John’s first year at the University of South Dakota, when he had discovered basketball and girls and slacked off in his studies, he received a stern upbraiding.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik