slackness

noun — 3 senses

slackness

noun

US /ˈslæknəs/

Etymology From Middle English slacnesse, slakenes, slaknesse; equivalent to slack + -ness. Compare Old English slæcnes.

1

Usually The state of being slack; the quality of having slack.

2

Usually Vulgarity in West Indian culture.

3

Usually A subgenre of dancehall music with sexual lyrics.

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