slack

slack

noun

Definition of SLACK

1

an allowable margin of freedom or variation <our boss doesn't cut us any slack when it comes to being back from lunch on time>

Synonyms latitude, leeway, space, wiggle room

Related Words license (or licence), rein, swing

2

the extent to which something hangs or dips below a straight line <take up the slack of a rope>

Synonyms droop, hang, slack, slackness

Related Words floppiness, laxity, laxness, limpness, looseness

Near Antonyms rigidity, rigidness, tautness, tenseness, tension, tightness

slacks plan outer garment covering each leg separately from waist to ankle <she prefers wearing slacks instead of a dress>

Synonyms breeches, britches, pantaloons, slacks, trousers

Related Words baggies, bell-bottoms, blue jeans, cargo pants, cords, corduroys, denims, jeans; hose, legging (or leggin), sweatpants; pants suit, pantsuit; bloomers, knee breeches, knickerbockers