legevu

How to say it

Meaning

loose, slack, or limp; figuratively, easygoing or lacking discipline.

Good to know

adj. loose, slack, limp, relaxed; (fig.) idle, easy-going

Examples

• Kamba hii ni legevu, haitashikilia.This rope is slack, it won't hold.
• Msimamizi wao ni legevu sana.Their supervisor is very easygoing/lax.
• Mkono wake ulikuwa legevu baada ya ugonjwa.His arm was limp after the illness.