shirking Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the evasion of work or duty
    slacking; goofing off; soldiering; goldbricking.
  2. verb avoid (one's assigned duties)
    goldbrick; shrink from; shirk; fiddle.
    • The derelict soldier shirked his duties
  3. verb avoid dealing with
    shirk.
    • She shirks her duties

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