Shirker Definition & Meaning

shirker
noun
  1. a person who shirks his work or duty (especially one who tries to evade military service in wartime)

"Shirker" in song lyrics

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  • "Anything but to be labeled as a shirker"
    The Herd — The Metres Gained

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