scrimshank

[ skrim-shangk ]

verb (used without object)British Slang.
  1. to avoid one's obligations or share of work, especially in the military; shirk: He was unpopular in the squad because he scrimshanked whenever he could.

Origin of scrimshank

1
First recorded in 1885–90; origin uncertain

Other words from scrimshank

  • scrimshanker, noun

Words Nearby scrimshank

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British Dictionary definitions for scrimshank

scrimshank

/ (ˈskrɪmˌʃæŋk) /


verb
  1. (intr) British military slang to shirk work

Origin of scrimshank

1
C19: of unknown origin

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