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This discussion humorously highlights the term "slacker," defined as a person who avoids work or effort. The term is characterized by synonyms such as layabout, shirker, and idler. The conversation also touches on the cultural context of slackers in North America, particularly among youth in the 1990s. The light-hearted tone suggests a shared understanding and amusement among participants, particularly referencing a user named Dave.
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Thanks Dave!slack·er
ˈslakər/
noun
informal
- a person who avoids work or effort.
synonyms: layabout, idler, shirker, malingerer, sluggard, laggard; More
- US
a person who evades military service.- NORTH AMERICAN
a young person (especially in the 1990s) of a subculture characterized by apathy and aimlessness.