Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
skiver
noun
/ˈskaɪ.vər/
Definition
A person who avoids work or responsibilities, often by pretending to be ill or by being absent.
Examples
- He was such a skiver that he missed a week of work just to avoid meeting deadlines.
- Everyone knew she was a skiver because she always had an excuse ready whenever there was a tough task.
Meaning
To avoid work or duties, often by feigning illness or by being absent without a valid reason.
Synonyms
- slacker
- shirker
- loafer
- dodger
