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单词 multislacking
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Definition of multislacking in US English:

multislacking

nounˌməltī-ˌməltī-
informal

  • The practice of using a computer at work for tasks or activities that are not related to one's job.

    most employers tolerate a certain amount of multislacking
    Example sentencesExamples
    • And a growing body of evidence suggests that multitasking can easily turn into multislacking.
    • I'm the king of multislacking.

Derivatives

  • multislacker

    • noun
    informal
    • With the world's greatest diversion at their fingertips, many multitaskers are turning into multislackers, doing everything from ordering spring wardrobes, planning elaborate summer holidays, carrying on torrid cyberaffairs, day-trading their portfolios, and eBaying their belongings.
      Example sentencesExamples
      • I'm the poster child for multislackers and hater tots.

Origin

Multi-+ slacking 'working slowly or lazily', on the pattern of multitasking.

Definition of multislacking in US English:

multislacking

nounˌməltī-
informal

  • The practice of using a computer at work for tasks or activities that are not related to one's job.

    most employers tolerate a certain amount of multislacking
    Example sentencesExamples
    • And a growing body of evidence suggests that multitasking can easily turn into multislacking.
    • I'm the king of multislacking.

Origin

Multi- + slacking ‘working slowly or lazily’, on the pattern of multitasking.
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