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slacksloose-fitting trousers, especially for casual or business wear

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: loose-fitting trousers, especially for casual or business wear

Pronunciation (IPA): /slæks/

Example Sentences

  • My boss said jeans are too casual, so I bought some slacks that make me look like a responsible adult... from the waist down.
  • She ironed her black slacks carefully for the job interview.
  • The dress code allows slacks but not shorts, which is unfortunate in this heat wave.

slacks

NOUN

[/slæks/]

loose-fitting trousers, especially for casual or business wear

a businessman stands in front of a mirror adjusting a pair of loose, comfortable-fitting gray pants. The fabric hangs loosely around his legs with plenty of room for movement. A helpful store clerk points to how the relaxed fit differs from tight formal pants on a nearby rack. The loose material creates gentle folds and wrinkles that show the comfortable, non-restrictive design. Other customers browse similar casual business wear in the background.  loose-fitting trousers designed for casual or business wear
💡 Concept

a businessman stands in front of a mirror adjusting a pair of loose, comfortable-fitting gray pants. The fabric hangs loosely around his legs with plenty of room for movement. A helpful store clerk points to how the relaxed fit differs from tight formal pants on a nearby rack. The loose material creates gentle folds and wrinkles that show the comfortable, non-restrictive design. Other customers browse similar casual business wear in the background. loose-fitting trousers designed for casual or business wear

His slacks show muddy tracks, but practical gear he lacks!
🎵 Rhyme

His slacks show muddy tracks, but practical gear he lacks!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/slæks/
🇬🇧 UK/slæks/

🌳Etymology

Rootslack
Suffix--s

🎵Rhyme

backstrackslackspacks
backs
tracks
lacks
packs

🔗Collocations

dress slacks
khaki slacks
wear slacks
casual slacks
pressed slacks
navy slacks

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My boss said jeans are too casual, so I bought some slacks that make me look like a responsible adult... from the waist down.

She ironed her black slacks carefully for the job interview.

The dress code allows slacks but not shorts, which is unfortunate in this heat wave.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

trouserspantschinosdress pants

Antonyms

shortsskirt

Related

jeanskhakisformal wearbusiness attire

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