Associations to the word «Shirking»

Wiktionary

SHIRK, verb. (transitive) To avoid, especially a duty, responsibility, etc.; to stay away from.
SHIRK, verb. (intransitive) To evade an obligation; to avoid the performance of duty, as by running away.
SHIRK, verb. To procure by petty fraud and trickery; to obtain by mean solicitation.
SHIRK, noun. One who shirks
SHIRK, noun. (Islam) the unforgivable sin of idolatry

Dictionary definition

SHIRK, verb. Avoid (one's assigned duties); "The derelict soldier shirked his duties".
SHIRK, verb. Avoid dealing with; "She shirks her duties".

Wise words

Love. Fall in love and stay in love. Write only what you love, and love what you write. The key word is love. You have to get up in the morning and write something you love, something to live for.
Ray Bradbury