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    [Verb]  | "slack*en" | \ ˈsla-kən \


    1: to make less active : slow up

    2: to make slack (as by lessening tension or firmness)

    3: to become slack or slow or negligent : slow down


    Origin: 14th century ;

    [Verb]  | "slackening" 


    1: to make less taut;


      * e.g., " ... you'll need to slacken the rope a bit to get it free of that post "





    2: to cause to move or proceed at a less rapid pace;


      * e.g., " ... drivers need to slacken their speed as they approach the sharp curve "





    [Verb]  | "slacken" 


    1: to make less taut;


      * e.g., " ... you'll need to slacken the rope a bit to get it free of that post "





    2: to cause to move or proceed at a less rapid pace;


      * e.g., " ... drivers need to slacken their speed as they approach the sharp curve "





     [ "slackenitis" ]

    1: A very severe condition of being a slacker. Commonly diagnosed by continual refusal to work, be helpful, or show energy for getting things done. Unable to complete a job from start to finish. Is highly contagious in the workplace, home, or anywhere productivity is commonplace.

      * e.g.,  ... Slackenitis: 


     [ "slackenitis" ]

    2: Some other symptoms are: Asking other employees over to your water cooler bringing them away from doing work also.(aka - slackenitis's desk to play music, talk about bands, or any other non-work related subjects)

      * e.g.,  ... Joshua I can't come to work today (usually on Monday or Friday), as I have headache. 

     [ "Slackener" ]

    1: A pint or two of beer to take the edge off

      * e.g.,  ... “Areet mate, you fancy a slackener?” 

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