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Rareshirking
The correct spelling is shirking.
How to pronounce shirking
verb
Say it like: Shi-rki-ng
The correct spelling is shirking. To avoid, especially a duty, responsibility, etc.; to stay away from. 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
verb
- 1.To avoid, especially a duty, responsibility, etc.; to stay away from.
- 2.To evade an obligation; to avoid the performance of duty, as by running away.
- 3.To procure by petty fraud and trickery; to obtain by mean solicitation.
noun
- 1.The act of one who shirks.
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