Shirky

adj, name, slang

adj, name, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Disposed to shirk; tending to avoid work, obligations, etc. colloquial
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname.

Etymology

From shirk + -y.

Related phrases

Shirky principle

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