slack in Irish
slack in Irish is leibideach, ligean — slack means loose; not pulled tight.
slack in Irish
leibideach
Lacking diligence or care; not earnest or eager.
ligean
(uncountable) The part of anything that hangs loose, having no strain upon it.
What does "slack" mean?
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adj Loose; not pulled tight.
"The rope went slack once he let go of it."
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adj Not busy or active.
"Business has been slack since the holidays ended."
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adj Careless or lacking effort.
"He's been a bit slack with his homework lately."
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noun The loose or unused part of something, especially a rope.
"Take up the slack in the line before you pull."
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slack in a sentence
- The rope went slack once he let go of it.
- Check that the safety harness isn't too slack.
- Business has been slack since the holidays ended.
- He's been a bit slack with his homework lately.
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What is "slack" in Irish?
"slack" in Irish is leibideach, ligean. slack means: Loose; not pulled tight.
How do you use "slack" in a sentence?
Example: "The rope went slack once he let go of it." In Irish, "slack" is leibideach, ligean.
Are there other ways to say "slack" in Irish?
Yes — Irish has 2 translations listed for "slack": leibideach, ligean.
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