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SHIRK

(verb, noun)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Shirk.

How to pronounce shirk:

Def 1 US
Def 2 UK

Shirk - as a verb

Avoid (one's assigned duties)

Example: "The derelict soldier shirked his duties"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fiddle11goldbrick19shrink from
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
avoid9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Avoid dealing with

Example: "She shirks her duties"

Shirk - as a noun

One who shirks, who avoids a duty or responsibility.

The unforgivable sin of idolatry.

Word Game Points

Is SHIRK a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, shirk is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SHIRK has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is SHIRK a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, shirk is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SHIRK has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is SHIRK a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, shirk is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SHIRK has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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