Avoiding work.
Shirking
SHURK-ing
ˈʃɜːrkɪŋ
Verb
Example Sentences
"Stop shirking!"
"Caught shirking."
Etymology & History
British term for skiving. From shirk (evade).
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Region
United Kingdom
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Era
1600s
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Language
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Formality
informal
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