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as in shirker
one who deliberately avoids work or duty
there will be no slackers tolerated in this group—anyone who doesn't do their share will get booted out
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2
as in bum
an idle worthless person
views the under-30 generation as a bunch of slackers
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Recent Examples of slacker
If the slacker continues to underproduce, look for a replacement.
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Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
On great banners overhead, the Jaguars' lank-haired quarterback, Trevor Lawrence, looks on impassively, his vibe somewhere between ’90s skate slacker and chisel-jawed jock.
—Toby Skinner, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Feb. 2026
Workman, who makes the Terminator look like a slacker, proves a formidable foe for the older Mason.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 28 Jan. 2026
Boomers saw Gen Xers, that’s me, as cynical slackers.
—Harvard Business Review, 30 Dec. 2025
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Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
On great banners overhead, the Jaguars' lank-haired quarterback, Trevor Lawrence, looks on impassively, his vibe somewhere between ’90s skate slacker and chisel-jawed jock.
—Toby Skinner, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Feb. 2026
Workman, who makes the Terminator look like a slacker, proves a formidable foe for the older Mason.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 28 Jan. 2026
Boomers saw Gen Xers, that’s me, as cynical slackers.
—Harvard Business Review, 30 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slacker
Noun
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Its silhoutte is relaxed but still makes sure to flatter your bum.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
24 Mar. 2026
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As far as the law is concerned, though, bum deals are a twilight zone.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
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In fact, that hobo-style bag (which Kennedy was often photographed using to shield herself from paparazzi) ushered in a new era of softer and much more versatile handbags for women everywhere.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
27 Mar. 2026
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On March 19, the 53-year-old actor was spotted filming a new project in New York City wearing a pair of cream suede ankle booties with a bit of a relaxed scrunch that went perfectly with the vibe of her cozy flannel button-down, oversized robe cardigan, and slouchy hobo bag.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Slacker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slacker. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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