/Sounds like 'KAT LAK-ing'/
Being caught completely off guard and unprepared for something — the moment of vulnerability when you should have been ready but weren't. A phrase from hip-hop culture now used universally.
Example
"I got caught lacking with no studying done and there was a pop quiz."
"Caught lacking at the presentation with absolutely nothing prepared."
Regional synonyms:
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/Sounds like 'KAT LAK-ing'/
Being caught completely off guard and unprepared for something — the moment of vulnerability when you should have been ready but weren't. A phrase from hip-hop culture now used universally.
Example
"I got caught lacking with no studying done and there was a pop quiz."
"Caught lacking at the presentation with absolutely nothing prepared."
Regional synonyms: