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shirk

The correct spelling is shirk.

How to pronounce shirk

/ʃɜːk/
noun

IPA: /ʃɜːk/

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The correct spelling is shirk. One who shirks, who avoids a duty or responsibility. For example: "If you have a job, don't shirk from it by staying off work."

Usage Examples

If you have a job, don't shirk from it by staying off work.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.One who shirks, who avoids a duty or responsibility.
  2. 2.The unforgivable sin of idolatry.

verb

  1. 1.To avoid, especially a duty, responsibility, etc.; to stay away from.
  2. 2.To evade an obligation; to avoid the performance of duty, as by running away.
  3. 3.To procure by petty fraud and trickery; to obtain by mean solicitation.

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