Play and Slack

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Play

Play verb - To engage in activity for amusement.

Usage example: told her son that he needed some time to run and play in the yard after his hard work

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Slack is a synonym for play in movement topic. In some cases you can use "Slack" instead the word "Play" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Words: played, playful, player, playfulness, playing

Slack

Slack noun - The quality of being loose (not taut).

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Play is a synonym for slack in looseness topic. Sometimes you can use "Play" instead the word "Slack" as a noun or a verb, if it concerns topics such as room.

Nearby Words: slacken, slackened, slackness, slacker, slacked

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little

little play

little slack

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bit

play bit

slack bit

Both words in one sentence

In D.Gray-Man, Tyki would sometimes rather slack off and play poker than work on missions from the Earl.

Source: Punch Clock Villain / Anime and Manga
Jim is similar, to a lesser extent, due to his tendency to slack off and play elaborate pranks on Dwight.

Source: Series / The Office (US)
A smattering of male NPCs helps make up the slack immensely, and the few male PCs play just as dynamically as the ladies.

Source: Roleplay / Kamen Rider Hour Of The Void

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