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
Likewise, Reuben’s increasing respect for Xavier, who turns out to have more going for him than his flaky slacker demeanor might indicate.
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 30 June 2025
Creators Michael Jacobs and April Kelly imbued endless love into the life story of Cory Matthews (Ben Savage): a witty neurotic who grew from a slacker sixth grader into a full-on family man across the series seven seasons and 158 episodes on ABC.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 20 May 2025
The most compelling evidence to debunk the myth that parents are slackers comes from a work team study.
—Lieke Ten Brummelhuis, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
The story follows two mini-golf employees whose slacker lifestyle is upended when a demonic cult invades their town.
—Brennan Stewart, Baltimore Sun, 4 Apr. 2025
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 30 June 2025
Creators Michael Jacobs and April Kelly imbued endless love into the life story of Cory Matthews (Ben Savage): a witty neurotic who grew from a slacker sixth grader into a full-on family man across the series seven seasons and 158 episodes on ABC.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 20 May 2025
The most compelling evidence to debunk the myth that parents are slackers comes from a work team study.
—Lieke Ten Brummelhuis, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
The story follows two mini-golf employees whose slacker lifestyle is upended when a demonic cult invades their town.
—Brennan Stewart, Baltimore Sun, 4 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for slacker
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slacker
Noun
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This was all done with a bum wrist, which posed as an inconvenience to him at times.—
Hannah Kirby,
Journal Sentinel,
4 Aug. 2024
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Tommy, left to prosecute the case against Rusty, has inherited a bum gig.—
Vinson Cunningham,
The New Yorker,
26 July 2024
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Extra hooks allow the bag to transform into a trapezoidal hobo shape.—
Joelle Diderich,
WWD,
19 Sep. 2024
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There’s a lot to love about Coach’s viral shoulder bag: the modern hobo style, the soft leather, the distinct shape.—
Lindy Segal,
Glamour,
13 Sep. 2024
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“Slacker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slacker. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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