SHIRK

5 letters 12 Scrabble points /ʃɜːk/

Definition of SHIRK

noun
  1. One who shirks, who avoids a duty or responsibility.

    Synonyms: dodger
Related words: dodger
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.

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

  3. To procure by petty fraud and trickery; to obtain by mean solicitation.

Source: Wiktionary

Word Details

Letters S H I R K
Length 5 letters
Scrabble Score 12 points

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