Fiddle and Shirk

Fiddle

Fiddle verb - Avoid (one's assigned duties).

Shirk is a synonym for fiddle. In some cases you can use "Shirk" instead a verb "Fiddle".

Nearby Words: fiddling, fiddled, fiddly, fiddler

Shirk

Shirk verb - Avoid (one's assigned duties).
Usage example: The derelict soldier shirked his duties

Fiddle is a synonym for shirk. Sometimes you can use "Fiddle" instead a verb "Shirk".

Nearby Words: shirker, shirked, shirking

Common collocations

life fiddle life shirk life
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