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slack

Slack vs Looseness - What's the difference?

slack | looseness |


As a verb slack

is .

As a noun looseness is

the quality or fact of being free from rigidity, attachment or restraint; not tight, not firmly attached or taut.

Slack vs Sag - What's the difference?

slack | sag |


As nouns the difference between slack and sag

is that slack is small coal; coal dust while sag is the state of sinking or bending; sagging.

As verbs the difference between slack and sag

is that slack is to slacken while sag is to sink, in the middle, by its weight or under applied pressure, below a horizontal line or plane.

As an adjective slack

is lax; not tense; not hard drawn; not firmly extended.

As an adverb slack

is slackly.

As an initialism SAG is

(on a letter), Saint Anthony Guard (or Guide).

As an acronym SAG is

screen Actors Guild.

Gradual vs Slack - What's the difference?

gradual | slack | Related terms |

Gradual is a related term of slack.


As an adjective gradual

is proceeding by steps or small degrees; advancing step by step, as in ascent or descent or from one state to another; regularly progressive; slow.

As a noun gradual

is (roman catholic church) an antiphon or responsory after the epistle, in the mass, which was sung on the steps, or while the deacon ascended the steps.

As a verb slack is

.

Limp vs Slack - What's the difference?

limp | slack |


As verbs the difference between limp and slack

is that limp is to happen; befall; chance while slack is to slacken.

As adjectives the difference between limp and slack

is that limp is flaccid; flabby, as flesh while slack is lax; not tense; not hard drawn; not firmly extended.

As nouns the difference between limp and slack

is that limp is a scraper of board or sheet-iron shaped like half the head of a small cask, used for scraping the ore off the sieve in the operation of hand-jigging while slack is small coal; coal dust.

As an adverb slack is

slackly.

Static vs Slack - What's the difference?

static | slack | Related terms |

Static is a related term of slack.


As an adjective static

is unchanging; that cannot or does not change.

As a noun static

is interference on a broadcast signal caused by atmospheric disturbances; heard as crackles on radio, or seen as random specks on television.

As a verb slack is

.

Tedious vs Slack - What's the difference?

tedious | slack | Related terms |

Tedious is a related term of slack.


As an adjective tedious

is boring, monotonous, time consuming, wearisome.

As a verb slack is

.

Snug vs Slack - What's the difference?

snug | slack |


As nouns the difference between snug and slack

is that snug is a small, comfortable back room in a pub while slack is small coal; coal dust.

As adjectives the difference between snug and slack

is that snug is comfortable; cosy (cozy); satisfactory while slack is lax; not tense; not hard drawn; not firmly extended.

As verbs the difference between snug and slack

is that snug is to make secure or snug while slack is to slacken.

As an adverb slack is

slackly.

Slack vs Untidy - What's the difference?

slack | untidy | Related terms |

Slack is a related term of untidy.


As a verb slack

is .

As an adjective untidy is

sloppy.

Listless vs Slack - What's the difference?

listless | slack | Related terms |

Listless is a related term of slack.


As an adjective listless

is lacking energy, enthusiasm, or liveliness.

As a verb slack is

.

Taunt vs Slack - What's the difference?

taunt | slack |


As verbs the difference between taunt and slack

is that taunt is to make fun of (someone); to (a person) into responding, often in an aggressive manner while slack is .

As a noun taunt

is a scornful or mocking remark; a jeer or mockery.

As an adjective taunt

is (nautical) very high or tall.

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