shirker

as in lingerer
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

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Noun
  • Poker Face creator Rian Johnson wanted to set an episode of the Natasha Lyonne-starring slacker clairvoyant series in the world of minor-league baseball.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 16 June 2025
  • Likewise, Reuben’s increasing respect for Xavier, who turns out to have more going for him than his flaky slacker demeanor might indicate.
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 30 June 2025
Noun
  • Russia fired more than 100 drones at civilian areas of Ukraine overnight, authorities said.
    Aamer Madhani, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2025
  • Ukraine’s Air Force intercepted 268 drones and two cruise missiles, as well as electronically jamming an additional 208 drones; however, none of the nine ballistic missiles were downed.
    Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
Noun
  • Cone snails are one of the most venomous animals on Earth, with approximately 600-700 species of slugs in existence, according to the Ocean Conservancy (OC).
    Ashley J. DiMella, FOXNews.com, 26 June 2025
  • To tell the difference: check plants over carefully for slimy slug trails.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2025
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“Shirker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shirker. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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