slacks

[ slaks ]
/ slæks /

noun (used with a plural verb)

men's or women's trousers for informal wear.

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Origin of slacks

First recorded in 1815–25; slack1 + -s3

Words nearby slacks

slacken, slacker, slack-jawed, slack-key, slack off, slacks, slack suit, slacktivism, slack water, slag, slag cement
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Words related to slacks

abate, decrease, diminish, dodge, drop off, dwindle, ease, flag, goof off, idle, lax, lessen, let up, loose, moderate, neglect, reduce, relax, release, shirk

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British Dictionary definitions for slacks

slacks
/ (slæks) /

pl n

informal trousers worn by both sexes
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