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scrimshanker

/ˈskrɪmˌʃæŋ.kə/

Перевод: Существительное, обозначающее человека, который избегает работы или обязанностей, часто оправдываясь или притворяясь больным.

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noun

/ˈskrɪmˌʃæŋ.kə/C2formalbritish
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее человека, который избегает работы или обязанностей, часто оправдываясь или притворяясь больным.

A noun referring to a person who avoids work or responsibilities, often by making excuses or pretending to be ill.

  1. A person who avoids workC1informalbritish

    Someone who deliberately avoids their duties or responsibilities, especially in a workplace or military setting.

    ruБездельник

    • The sergeant called him a scrimshanker for hiding in the supply tent.
    • Everyone in the office knows he's a scrimshanker who does the bare minimum.
    • The manager warned the scrimshanker that his behavior was unacceptable.

    Синонимыdodgergoldbrickidlerlaggardloafermalingerershirkerslacker

    Антонимыhard workertoilerworker

Формы
  • scrimshankers plural form
  • scrimshankers' possessive plural form
  • scrimshanker's possessive singular form