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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."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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