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Meaning of shirk

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

shirk

Pronunciation:/ʃɜːk//ʃɝk/

noun

Definitions

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

    Synonyms:dodger

verb

Definitions

  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.

    Example: 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.