- present participle of slack.
slacking
Example Sentences
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I’ve heard it repeatedly from experts: The greatest risk of working out alone is bad form, leading to inefficient movement, slacking off and higher chance of injury.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 4, 2026
With her apartment a flood zone and her landlord slacking off on the maintenance, Linda and her daughter are forced to live at a nearby hotel.
From Salon ● Oct. 9, 2025
Florida’s experience isn’t an endorsement of slacking at the start of the year, something the Washington Capitals learned from their playoff streak ending.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 1, 2023
Still, he has a dream to chase and he’s not going to catch it by slacking off.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 4, 2023
Some folks can look at you and tell if you’re even thinking about slacking off, they’ll add some work to you faster than you can say Jack Robinson.
From "Bud, Not Buddy" by Christopher Paul Curtis
