slacking
Slacking is a verb meaning to spend time idly or to be less active or energetic than expected. It originates from the 19th‑century English word slack, which referred to something loose or unstrained, and was applied to a person's work habits. The noun form “slackness” was used in the early 20th century to describe a lack of diligence or a relaxed approach to work or study. In everyday usage the term is most common in workplace or academic contexts, where an employee or student may be described as slacking if they are not meeting productivity goals. The colloquial use of “to slack” also implies delaying tasks or procrastinating, a pattern that can lead to negative consequences such as reduced performance evaluations or strained professional relationships.
Social media and internet culture adopted the slang “slacking” to refer to periods of low activity or