Definition of shirks

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  • shirks is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 13
  • shirks is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 13
  • shirks is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 12

Definition of shirks

  • avoid (one's assigned duties) (verb)

    Examples

    1. The derelict soldier shirked his duties

    Synonyms

    1. fiddle
    2. goldbrick
    3. shrink from
  • avoid dealing with (verb)

    Examples

    1. She shirks her duties

See definition of shirks in Merriam Webster