slacker

noun

ˈsla-kər How to pronounce slacker (audio)
Definition of slackernext
1
as in shirker
one who deliberately avoids work or duty there will be no slackers tolerated in this group—anyone who doesn't do their share will get booted out

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2
as in bum
an idle worthless person views the under-30 generation as a bunch of slackers

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Recent Examples of slacker Each, in their way, is ambitious — no room for slackers here! — Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026 Plus, the slacker peaches finally get to work. — Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 11 May 2026 Nah, that’s a group that figures to change over time once the Guardians weed out the slackers and add Daniel Espino, Andrew Walters and Franco Aleman to the mix. — Zack Meisel, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2026 Mattress slackers do have an excuse, however, since some of the newer mattress-in-a-box brands aren't designed to flip. — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for slacker
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  1. lingerer
  2. bum
  3. hobo
Noun
  • Nakamura designs for lingerers.
    — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 1 Apr. 2026
Definition of lingerer
Noun
  • For families Apart from the family-sized villa estates and kid-friendly menus, Nihi has a host of activities that will please even the youngest beach bums.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Aug. 2026
  • And for any bum stuff Ted might want confidentially looked at.
    — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of bum
Noun
  • Add a slouchy hobo bag and Western belt at the waist for the full effect.
    — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The chocolate brown finish makes this hobo bag a fitting style for fall.
    — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of hobo

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“Slacker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slacker. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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