noun
- a person who avoids work or responsibility
Examples
- The boss fired the shirker who constantly avoided his duties.
- Don’t be a shirker when it comes to household chores.
- She was labeled a shirker for always finding excuses to skip meetings.
- The team couldn’t afford to have any shirkers during the busy season.
- He gained a reputation as a shirker after repeatedly calling in sick on Mondays.
- The military has strict policies against shirkers who try to avoid service.