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slack off

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  1. Decrease in activity or intensity, as in If business ever slacks off we can go on vacation, or When the project fell behind schedule again, she thought we were slacking off. [Second half of 1800s]


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When it comes to exercise, it can be easy to slack off.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 21, 2025

We may choose to slack off on the job because we’re burned out or dissatisfied with our working conditions.

From Salon ● Jul. 7, 2025

When Sgt. 1st Class William Reinier logs in to Reddit at work, he’s not doing it to kill time or slack off.

From Slate ● May 18, 2023

It’s very easy to slack off when you’re the best player on the field every time you step out there, but he’s always grinding, trying to get better.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 7, 2023

Geography, Mr. Black stands at the board and reminds us once again that just because we’re seniors and this is our last semester, we do not need to slack off.

From "All The Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven

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