tam — meaning in English

English meaning

• slack adj Loose; not pulled tight.
• tame adj Not wild; brought under human control, especially of an animal.

Senses

tam is used for these senses in English:

• slack Lacking diligence or care; not earnest or eager.
• slack Not active or busy, successful, or violent.
• tame Not exciting.

slack — full definition

1. adj Loose; not pulled tight.
2. adj Not busy or active.
3. adj Careless or lacking effort.
4. noun The loose or unused part of something, especially a rope.
5. verb To reduce effort or avoid work.

tame — full definition

1. adj Not wild; brought under human control, especially of an animal.
2. adj Lacking excitement or edge; mild.
3. verb To bring an animal, person, or situation under control.

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