Shirker (Noun)

Meaning

A person who shirks his work or duty (especially one who tries to evade military service in wartime).

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Synonyms

• Slacker

Hypernyms

• Idler
• Do-nothing
• Layabout
• Bum

Hyponyms

• Scrimshanker
• Shammer
• Goldbrick
• Malingerer

Related Words

• Shirk (verb)