Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shafter
noun
/ˈʃæf.tər/
Definition
A person who engages in shafters, particularly in the context of making excuses or avoiding responsibilities.
Examples
- Despite being late, he blamed the traffic, proving to be quite the shafter.
- She always has a shafter’s excuse ready whenever she misses a deadline.
Meaning
The term refers to someone who often tries to shift blame or responsibility to others, usually to escape accountability.
Synonyms
- blamer
- escapist
- avoider
- shirker
