SLACKER Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

slacker

noun

ˈsla-kər

Definition of slacker

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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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 Each, in their way, is ambitious — no room for slackers here! — Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026 Plus, the slacker peaches finally get to work. — Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 11 May 2026 Nah, that’s a group that figures to change over time once the Guardians weed out the slackers and add Daniel Espino, Andrew Walters and Franco Aleman to the mix. — Zack Meisel, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2026 Mattress slackers do have an excuse, however, since some of the newer mattress-in-a-box brands aren't designed to flip. — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for slacker

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Noun

The lingerers brought their dirty dishes to the bus tub, wiped their mouths one last time with a napkin, and waved to Cleo, their faces saying, Nice job!

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026
Nakamura designs for lingerers.

— Justin Davidson, Curbed, 1 Apr. 2026

Definition of lingerer

Noun

Zellers poured the foundation, and Morrison hired fellow ski bums to do the framing, masonry, and tiling.

— Nick Paumgarten, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026
Carl Sandburg’s 1927 American Songbag featured a whole section of hobo songs presenting the bum as a beau ideal.

— Caroline Fraser, The New York Review of Books, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of bum

Noun

That deal includes handbags, fashion backpacks, hobos, totes, crossbody bags, sling bags, satchels, duffel bags and boot bags, along with belts, wallets, wristlets, passport cases and key chains.

— Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026
Carl Sandburg’s 1927 American Songbag featured a whole section of hobo songs presenting the bum as a beau ideal.

— Caroline Fraser, The New York Review of Books, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of hobo

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