Shirker and Slacker

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Shirker noun - One who deliberately avoids work or duty.

Usage example: even before we weighed anchor, the captain forcefully served notice that there would be no shirkers on his ship

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Slacker is a synonym for shirker. In some cases you can use "Slacker" instead a noun "Shirker". informal substitute

Nearby Words: shirk, shirked, shirking

Slacker noun - One who deliberately avoids work or duty.

Usage example: there will be no slackers tolerated in this group—anyone who doesn't do their share will get booted out

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Shirker is a synonym for slacker in layabout topic. You can use "Shirker" instead a noun "Slacker". popular alternative

Nearby Words: slack, slacken, slacked, slacking

total	total shirker	total slacker
professional	professional shirker	professional slacker

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