a person who evades work, duty, responsibility, etc.

What does Shirker mean?

one who deliberately avoids work or duty. even before we weighed anchor, the captain forcefully served notice that there would be no shirkers on his ship.

What is the spelling of Shirker?

Definitions of shirker. a person who shirks his work or duty (especially one who tries to evade military service in wartime) synonyms: slacker. types: goldbrick.

How do you use the word shirker in a sentence?

1. There is no room in our organization for shirkers. 2. We have no room for shirkers in this office.

What are better words for happy?

• blissful,
• delighted,
• glad,
• joyful,
• joyous,
• jubilant,
• rejoicing,
• tickled.

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What is an elastic corset called?

Synonyms, crossword answers and other related words for WOMAN'S ELASTIC CORSET [girdle]

What is a habitual way of thinking?

The crossword clue Habitual way of thinking with 7 letters was last seen on the May 25, 2016. We think the likely answer to this clue is MINDSET.

What is a deadbeat person?

(Entry 1 of 2) 1 : loafer. 2 : one who persistently fails to pay personal debts or expenses.

What does Shriker mean?

1. A shrill, often frantic cry. 2. A sound suggestive of such a cry.

What does an idler mean?

1 : one who spends time idly : an idle, inactive, or lazy person The idlers in O'Toole's and in the candy store would crowd outside, leaving their beers and chocolate malteds behind.—

Does bereavement mean death?

What does bereavement mean? Bereavement is a period of mourning or or state of intense grief, especially following the death of a loved one.

What does it mean when someone is saucy?

1 : being rude and disrespectful : sassy a saucy manner. 2 : stylish in dress or appearance a saucy hat. Other Words from saucy.

Who is a quintessential person?

V2 Vocabulary Building Dictionary

Quintessential can also describe a person who is the perfect example of something, like a salesperson or athlete, but the adjective consummate may be a better choice in this context. The noun quintessence refers to the most typical or perfect representation of something.

Is the word deadbeat offensive?

A deadbeat is someone who owes money or has other financial obligations and doesn't meet them. Deadbeats don't pay their bills. This is an insult that is very specific: deadbeats don't pay what they owe.

Why is it called dead beat?

The compound word deadbeat was first used at the turn of the nineteenth century to mean someone who was extremely tired. In this usage, the word beat meant being exhausted. By the mid-1800s, the word deadbeat took on another meaning–an idler or a lazy person who shirked his work and duty.

What's a dead beat dad?

Fathers who miss child support payments are often called “deadbeat dads.” The idea, in popular thought, is that these fathers do not care at all about their financial obligations or their children. ... It is an unfair slur to many fathers who desperately love their children.

What is another word for fortified building?

castle; château; fortified building; knight's castle; fortress; stronghold; citadel; fort; fortification.

What is calm and tranquil?

When a place or your state of mind is peaceful, quiet and serene, it is tranquil. Like a pond with no ripples, tranquil means calm and placid. A pleasant state of mind, with nothing to agitate or cause anxiety, can also be considered tranquil.

When was elastic first used in corsets?

Elastic was used in corsets as early as the 1890s, but at first this material was suitable only for small shaped pieces called gussets. Around 1930, manufacturers learned to extrude latex into long fibers, making it possible to knit or weave a variety of elastic fabrics.

What is the most positive word?

• absolutely. accepted. acclaimed. accomplish. ...
• beaming. beautiful. believe. beneficial. ...
• calm. celebrated. certain. champ. ...
• dazzling. delight. delightful. distinguished. ...
• earnest. easy. ecstatic. effective. ...
• fabulous. fair. familiar. famous. ...
• generous. genius. genuine. giving. ...
• handsome. happy. harmonious. healing.

What is the strongest word of love?

• Lust – I lust after you. ...
• Adore – I adore you. ...
• Treasure – I treasure time with you. ...
• Intimacy – I love our emotional intimacy. ...
• Trust – I trust you with my heart. ...
• Ally – I am your ally in life. ...
• Value – I value your company. ...
• Happy – You make me happy.

What is a word for extreme sadness?

• anguish,
• dolor,
• grief,
• mourning,
• somberness,
• sorrow,
• woefulness.

What is the difference between sassy and saucy?

As adjectives the difference between saucy and sassy

is that saucy is similar to sauce; having the consistency or texture of sauce while sassy is impudent.

Is Saucy an insult?

Saucy is also a good word for a person who really likes to flirt. ... Saucy can also describes a person who is boldly flirtatious.