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flaccid

/ˈflæksɪd/

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What does flaccid mean?

adjective

  1. Flabby; lacking firmness or muscle tone.
  2. Soft; floppy.
  3. Not erect.
More meanings (1)

adjective

  1. Lacking energy or vigor.

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IPA pronunciation

/ˈflæksɪd/

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

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/ˈflækɪd/
CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

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In these days of flaccid patriotism and moral declension in public life, his example may well stimulate and inspire.
John Clark Ridpath; G. Mercer (Graeme Mercer) Adam; Charles K. (Charles Keyser) EdmundsJames Otis, the Pre-RevolutionistProject Gutenberg ebook #722
What, if she, who could combine motherhood with the most unending muscular toil, will fall flaccid and helpless where the labour becomes mental?
Olive SchreinerWoman and LabourProject Gutenberg ebook #1440
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The greater danger is to be found in the flaccid, undiscriminating interest of "sympathizers" who are "for it"--as an accessory to their own particular panacea.
Margaret SangerThe Pivot of CivilizationProject Gutenberg ebook #1689
This prolonged exposure to the air is termed "withering," and the leaves become soft and flaccid, as they do in the first artificial heating for Green tea.
Francis H. Leggett & Co.Tea LeavesProject Gutenberg ebook #3452
The right mamma was quite well developed, flaccid, the nipple prominent, and the superficial veins larger and more tortuous than usual.
George M. (George Milbrey) Gould; Walter L. (Walter Lytle) PyleAnomalies and Curiosities of MedicineProject Gutenberg ebook #747