shirker
pronunciation
How to pronounce shirker in British English:
UK [ʃɜ:kə(r)]
How to pronounce shirker in American English:
US [ʃɜkə(r)]
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- Noun:
- a person who shirks their work or duty (especially one who tries to evade military service in wartime)
Word Origin
- shirker (n.)
- 1799, agent noun from shirk.
Example
- 1. She is no shirker of a tough decision .
- 2. Of course , such exquisite design not only to cater to the shirker , actually it is prepared to action inconvenience people , especially in the library , very applicable .