Synonyms for Slack
Definition of slack
adjective
- not tense or taut; "the old man's skin hung loose and grey"; "slack and wrinkled skin"; "slack sails"; "a slack rope"
- flowing with little speed as e.g. at the turning of the tide; "slack water"
- lacking in rigor or strictness; "such lax and slipshod ways are no longer acceptable"; "lax in attending classes"; "slack in maintaining discipline"
14 synonyms found
Writing tips for "slack"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like abate, falloff, flaccid can replace "slack" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 14 alternatives available, "slack" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"Slack" in song lyrics
See how slack is used in real songs:
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"Cause yo, in attack I broke his back, I show no slack"
Above the Law — Untouchable -
"this bad boy about to start to slack"
Akinyele — Checkmate -
"Talk back and get smack ain't cut no slack"
Archie Lee — Get Crunk or Get Ghost