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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

skiver

/skɪvər/ noun · British & US
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What does skiver mean?

noun

A skiver is a person who avoids work or responsibility, often by doing the minimum required. It can also refer to a person who cuts or slices something, especially wood.

Example

"The skiver on the team was always the last one to arrive and the first one to leave."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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