First Known Use: 1681
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shirk
verb \ˈshərk\
: to avoid doing something that you are supposed to do
Full Definition of SHIRK
intransitive verb
1
: to go stealthily : sneak
2
: to evade the performance of an obligation
transitive verb
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Origin of SHIRK
origin unknown
Related to SHIRK
- Synonyms
- avoid, dodge, duck, elude, eschew, evade, finesse, get around, scape, shake, escape, shuffle (out of), shun, weasel (out of)
- Antonyms
- attend (to), remember
SHIRK Defined for Kids
shirk
verb \ˈshərk\
shirkedshirk·ing
Definition of SHIRK for Kids
: to avoid doing something especially because of laziness, fear, or dislike <Don't shirk your chores.>
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