shirk (**셔**크) — to avoid or neglect a duty or responsibility
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to avoid or neglect a duty or responsibility
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʃɜːrk/
Korean meaning: 의무나 책임을 회피하다, 게을리하다
Korean pronunciation: **셔**크
Example Sentences
- My roommate always shirks cleaning duties and mysteriously disappears when it's time to do dishes.
- Don't shirk your responsibilities as a team leader.
- The lazy cat shirks its duty as a mouse catcher and prefers napping all day.
shirk
VERB//ʃɜːrk//
to avoid or neglect a duty or responsibility
An employee shirks his deadline duties while coworkers stress
Don't shirk your work or just lurk!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From German 'schirken' or Dutch 'schurken' (to shirk, to sneak away), possibly related to 'shirk' meaning a disreputable person. The word entered English in the 17th century with nautical and colloquial origins.
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📝Examples
“My roommate always shirks cleaning duties and mysteriously disappears when it's time to do dishes.”
“Don't shirk your responsibilities as a team leader.”
“The lazy cat shirks its duty as a mouse catcher and prefers napping all day.”
“Students who shirk their homework often struggle during exams.”
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