"Skiving" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Skiving" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers

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"Skiving" Meaning

To skive means to avoid doing one's work or duty through shirking or evading it, often by pretending to be ill or indisposed.

"Skiving" Examples

Usage Examples for "Skiving"


1. Continuing to work for a short period

She skived a five-minute break and sprinted back to the office, hoping no one would have noticed.

2. Telling lies about one's illness

He attempted to skive his responsibilities by claiming he was suffering from a bad cold.

3. Engaging in unnecessary activity while pretending to be working

After being discovered skiving off from his shift, he was fired on the spot.

4. Swerving or evading work or responsibility

Since you're not in dire need of a break, stop skiving off and get back to work.

5. Avoiding military service

Many men from wealthy families used to skive their service by paying off someone else to take their place.

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