Definitions

1. verb

to deliberately avoid or refuse to do something, especially a difficult or unpleasant task

“He’s been shirking his responsibilities by leaving work early.”

2. verb

to avoid or evade doing something, especially by finding a pretext or excuse

“She’s been shirking her duties as a team leader by delegating tasks to others.”

3. noun

the act of deliberately avoiding or refusing to do something

“Shirking one’s duties is a common problem in many workplaces.”

4. noun

a person who deliberately avoids or refuses to do something

“The shirkers in the company are causing a lot of problems for the management.”