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Meaning of slacker
A person who avoids work or exertion.
Etymology of slacker
The word "slacker" originated in the late 19th century, with the first recorded use in 1898, initially referring to a person who shirks work or responsibility.
The term gained popularity during World War I, where it was used to describe soldiers who avoided military service or duty.
Over time, the word has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings, including a person who is perceived as lazy, apathetic, or lacking motivation.
Synonyms
idler
loafer
layabout
sluggard
do-nothing
lazybones
good-for-nothing
ne'er-do-well
vagabond
vagrant
drifter
shirker
malingerer
dodger
goldbricker
slouch
laggard
straggler
dawdler
lingerer
procrastinator
indolent
inert
lethargic
apathetic
aimless
shiftless
workshy
feckless
irresponsible
lackadaisical
languid
listless
slothful
torpid
idle
inactive
inert
sluggish
somnolent
dormant
quiescent
remiss
negligent
delinquent.
Definitions
- A person who avoids work or exertion, especially one who does so habitually.
- A person who is perceived as not pulling their weight or contributing to a group effort.
Usage Examples
- He's such a slacker, always leaving his work for others to do.
- She's been accused of being a slacker, but she's actually just really struggling to keep up.
- The new employee was labeled a slacker by his colleagues, but he proved them wrong with his excellent work ethic.
Antonyms
go-getter
achiever
high-flyer
overachiever
workaholic
diligent
industrious
hardworking
conscientious
meticulous
thorough
sedulous
assiduous
painstaking
rigorous
persevering
persistent
determined
driven
motivated
enthusiastic
energetic
dynamic
proactive
zealous
keen
eager
ambitious
enterprising
purposeful
committed
devoted
dedicated.