Meaning
weak, listless, lame
- Lacking physical strength, energy, or vigor; listless.
- Lacking conviction, effectiveness, or force (e.g. an excuse, response, applause).
In a sentence
Dopo l'influenza mi sentivo ancora molto fiacco e stanco.
After the flu I was still feeling very weak and exhausted.
Ha addotto una scusa davvero fiacca per giustificare il ritardo.
He gave a really lame excuse to justify being late.
La risposta del pubblico non è stata fiacca, anzi calorosa.
The audience's response wasn't lukewarm, but rather warm.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| fiacco | masculine · singular |
| fiacca | feminine · singular |
| fiacchi | masculine · plural |
| fiacche | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Plural masculine ends in -cchi (fiacchi).
- Synonyms: debole, spossato, fioco.