Usually means: Not taking tasks or work seriously.
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▸ noun:  an American slang term for engaging in recreation or an idle pastime while obligations of work or society are neglected.


Opposite:
working, being productive, focusing, concentrating

Types:
slacking, lazing, lounging, dallying, dawdling, fooling around, messing around, more...

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Opposite:
working, being productive, focusing, concentrating

Types:
slacking, lazing, lounging, dallying, dawdling, fooling around, messing around, more...




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