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Lingerie shortened, not wanting zip that's slack (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

negligent

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'slack' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)

'lingerie shortened not wanting zip' is the wordplay.
I cannot quite understand how this works, but
'not' could be 'nt' (synonyms) and 'nt' is found within the answer.
The remaining letters 'neglige' is a valid word which might be clued in a way I don't understand.
This explanation may well be incorrect...

'that's' is the link.

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(Other definitions for negligent that I've seen before include "Failing to take proper care" , "Not taking due care" , "Not minding" , "sloppy" , "Careless, remiss" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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