noun

1. One who shirks, who avoids a duty or responsibility.

Synonyms: dodger

verb

1. To avoid, especially a duty, responsibility, etc.; to stay away from.

2. To evade an obligation; to avoid the performance of duty, as by running away.

   “If you have a job, don't shirk from it by staying off work.”

3. To procure by petty fraud and trickery; to obtain by mean solicitation.