verb🔗ShareTo avoid, especially a duty, responsibility, etc.; to stay away from."John shirked his chores and went to play video games instead. "attitudeactionmoraljobworkbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo evade an obligation; to avoid the performance of duty, as by running away."The student shirked his homework and played video games instead. "actionattitudecharacterworkjobmoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo procure by petty fraud and trickery; to obtain by mean solicitation."The student shirked extra work by falsely claiming a sick family member needed care. "actioncharactermoralattitudebusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
