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slack

loose

Related forms: slack · 7 words in this dictionary

Related words

Shared components, not spelling prefixes
7 words

to become or make something become less tight, firm, or taut.

slack+en

Shared component: slack · loose

a person who avoids work or effort; an idler.

slack+er

Shared component: slack · loose

became or made less tight, firm, or taut

slack+en+ed

Shared component: slack · loose

the quality or state of being slack; lack of tightness, firmness, or tension.

slack+ness

Shared component: slack · loose

the act of becoming less tight, firm, or intense

slack+en+ing

Shared component: slack · loose

slackExtended relation

not tight or tense; loose

Extended relation: slack · loose

slack-jawedExtended relation

Having one's mouth open in a stupid or surprised expression.

slack+jawed

Extended relation: slack · loose