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Slackly

Pronunciation varies by accent · adverb

Meaning

In a slack manner..

Example Sentences

He shook my hand slackly. It was like shaking a dead fish.
The flags hung slackly, there wasn't a breeze in the sky.

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What does slackly mean?

Slackly means In a slack manner..

What is a synonym for slackly?

Common synonyms include loosely.

What is the opposite of slackly?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use slackly in a sentence?

He shook my hand slackly. It was like shaking a dead fish.

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