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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

shirkers

/ˈʃɜːrkərz/ noun · British & US
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What does shirkers mean?

noun

People who avoid work or responsibility, often by pretending to be busy or ill. A person who shirks their duties or responsibilities.

Example

"The manager was frustrated with the shirkers on his team who consistently failed to meet their deadlines."

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