Someone who avoids work or shirks duties
Skiver
Example Sentences
"He's a right skiver."
"Stop being a skiver and get to work!"
"That skiver called in sick again."
Etymology & History
British lazy person. From 'skive'. British work-shy criticism. 'Lazy skiver' British malingerer. Working-class British employment judgment. Reflects British work ethic vocabulary.
Word Details
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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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