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slack in Irish

slack in Irish is leibideach, ligean — slack means loose; not pulled tight.

slack in Irish

leibideach
adj
Lacking diligence or care; not earnest or eager.
ligean
noun
(uncountable) The part of anything that hangs loose, having no strain upon it.

What does "slack" mean?

  1. adj Loose; not pulled tight.
    "The rope went slack once he let go of it."
  2. adj Not busy or active.
    "Business has been slack since the holidays ended."
  3. adj Careless or lacking effort.
    "He's been a bit slack with his homework lately."
  4. 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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