shirking meaning

UK US /ˈʃɝkɪŋ/ 2 syllables

shirking (noun): the evasion of work or duty.

Definition of shirking

  1. the evasion of work or duty

    Synonyms: slacking, soldiering, goofing off, goldbricking

    Type of: evasion

    Related forms: shirk

How to pronounce shirking

shirking is pronounced /ˈʃɝkɪŋ/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Words that rhyme with shirking

Scrabble score: 16 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SH · words ending in NG · 8-letter words

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