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Scrimshank
Translation of "scrimshank" into Russian
scrimshank
Verb
UK
/ˈskrɪmʃæŋk/
US
/ˈskrɪmʃæŋk/
scrimshanked Past Simple
scrimshanked Past Participle
scrimshanking Gerund
He always tries to scrimshank when there's hard work to be done.
Он всегда пытается увиливать, когда нужно выполнять тяжелую работу.
Additional translations
Definitions
scrimshank
Noun
UK
/ˈskrɪmʃæŋk/
US
/ˈskrɪmʃæŋk/
The act or practice of avoiding work or duty; shirking.
There was far too much scrimshank going on during the night shift.
scrimshank
Verb
UK
/ˈskrɪmʃæŋk/
US
/ˈskrɪmʃæŋk/
To avoid one's work or duty by pretending to be ill or otherwise incapacitated.
He tried to scrimshank his way out of the meeting by claiming he had a sudden headache.
To shirk or evade work or responsibility, especially by making excuses.
Instead of helping with the chores, he spent the afternoon scrimshanking in the garden.