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shirker

/ˈʃɜːrkər/ noun · British & US
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What does shirker mean?

noun

A person who habitually avoids work or duty; a person who deliberately fails to fulfill their obligations.

Example

"The shirker was reprimanded by their manager for consistently being late to work."

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