slank

/slæŋk/

Definitions

1. verb

to walk or move with a slack or loose gait

“He slank through the forest, his boots sinking into the damp earth.”

2. verb

to move or proceed with difficulty or reluctance

“The project slank on due to a lack of resources.”

3. adjective

moving or proceeding with difficulty or reluctance

“The slank pace of the team was holding them back.”

Synonyms

  • lumber
  • lurch

Antonyms

  • fleet
  • swift