for lack of
Definition of for lack of
: not having (the thing specified) They called it a comet, for lack of a better term/word. For lack of anything better to do, we went to the park.
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lackplay
: to be deficient or missing
: to be short or have need of something
: to stand in need of : suffer from the absence or deficiency of
: the fact or state of being wanting or deficient
: something that is lacking or is needed
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