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Definition of Shirk
1. Verb. Avoid (one's assigned duties). "The derelict soldier shirked his duties"
Exact synonyms: Fiddle, Goldbrick, Shrink From
Generic synonyms: Avoid
Specialized synonyms: Scrimshank, Malinger, Skulk, Slack
Derivative terms: Goldbricking, Shirker, Shirking
Generic synonyms: Avoid
Specialized synonyms: Scrimshank, Malinger, Skulk, Slack
Derivative terms: Goldbricking, Shirker, Shirking
2. Verb. Avoid dealing with. "She shirks her duties"
Generic synonyms: Avoid
Definition of Shirk
1. v. t. To procure by petty fraud and trickery; to obtain by mean solicitation.
2. v. i. To live by shifts and fraud; to shark.
3. n. One who lives by shifts and tricks; one who avoids the performance of duty or labor.
Definition of Shirk
1. Verb. (transitive) To avoid, especially a duty, responsibility, etc.; to stay away from. ¹
2. Noun. one who shirks ¹
3. Noun. (Islam) the unforgivable sin of idolatry ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Shirk
1. to avoid work or duty [v -ED, -ING, -S]