The Tokpisin term "slek, lus" matches the English term "slack"
| other tokpisin words that include "slek" : | english : |
|---|---|
| lus, slek | loose |
| slekim, lusim | loosen, slacken |
| tait i slek | low tide |
| slekim masis | strike a match |
| les, skin i les/slek, bun i slek | tired |
| les, skin i les/slek, bun i slek | weary |