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Skiver

usgb/ˈskaɪvər/Volume
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Colloquial UsagePlay
Skiver is informal and used in casual conversation, often with a negative tone. SlideAfter missing another deadline, his teammates whispered that he was a skiver.
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Negative ConnotationPlay
Calling someone a skiver suggests they are lazy and intentionally avoiding duties. SlideHis habit of taking long lunches earned him the nickname 'the office skiver.'
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British SlangPlay
'Skiver' is mostly used in the UK; English speakers from other regions might not be familiar with it. SlideWhen she moved to Canada, few understood what she meant by 'skiver.'