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Definition of shirker

shirker

/ˈʃɜːrkər/
shirk · er
Plural:shirkers
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• noun

1

A person who habitually avoids, evades, or neglects their duties, work, or responsibilities.

Example

"The project manager warned that anyone acting as a shirker during the busy season would face disciplinary review."

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• Rhymes for shirker

• Nearby Words

shire
shire river
shirk
shirker
shirley poppy
shirred
shirt

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-17th century from the verb 'shirk' plus the agentive suffix '-er', likely borrowed from the German noun 'Schurke' meaning 'scoundrel' or 'rascal'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Shirker. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/shirker
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