See ‘Skive’.
Skive off
Etymology & History
See 'Skive'. British slang for avoiding work/school. 'Skiving off school' is playing truant. The added 'off' emphasizes the avoidance/escape. Military and school slang that spread widely.
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General British
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Mild
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Slang
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