LACKIN

What Does LACKIN Mean?

The Quick Answer

LACKIN means "Unarmed" and "Not Paying Attention." It is a misspelling of the word "lacking" (as in, "to be without").

Unarmed

LACKIN is used throughout the US, especially in the African-American community, to mean "Unarmed." It is a way of saying that someone is not carrying a firearm. For example:

• Toni: You carrying?
• Jo: Nope. I'm LACKIN.

Not Paying Attention

LACKIN is also used to mean that someone is not paying attention. For example:

• My doctor just told me I'm severely LACKIN awareness. That came out of nowhere.

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When I write LACKIN, I mean this:

"Unarmed"

Summary of Key Points for the First Definition

"Unarmed" is, by far, the most common meaning for LACKIN when it is used in a text. (Bear in mind that it could have another meaning if used in a different context.)

LACKIN
Definition:	Unarmed
Type:	Word (Slang)
Guessability:	4: Difficult to guess
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Summary of Key Points for the Second Definition

"Not Paying Attention" is another common definition for LACKIN.

LACKIN
Definition:	Not Paying Attention
Type:	Word
Guessability:	3: Guessable
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Example of LACKIN Used in a Text

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