What is another word for skive?

164 synonyms found

Pronunciation:

[ skˈa͡ɪv], [ skˈa‍ɪv], [ s_k_ˈaɪ_v]

Skive is a term used to describe the act of avoiding work or shirking responsibilities. Some synonyms for skive include slack off, screw off, loaf, slouch, idle, laze, and goof around. These words serve as substitutes for the word "skive" and convey a sense of disinterest and disengagement. Other synonymous words include malinger, shirk, dodge, evade, and truant. These words often appear in written or oral communication to describe individuals who refuse to take responsibility for their obligations and spend their time doing nothing. In the workplace or school, the disinterest and lack of motivation associated with skiving can lead to missed deadlines, decreased productivity, and poor performance.

Derived keyword: skiving, skive off, skiving work, skip work, how to avoid work, skiving school, skipping school

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  • What is the definition of skive?

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    How to use "Skive" in context?

    "skive" is a word derived from Old Norse "skíviz". It is a noun meaning "a nimble movement of the foot", specifically a technique for using the heel of the foot to cut an edge on wood or metal. The verb "skíva" means "to cut with a skive".

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