DEFINITION: n. A specialized inability, or area of "chosen incompetency", based on an individual's need to avoid certain unpleasant tasks. v. To avoid responsibility by claiming incompetence.

Shirkwaster

Created by: suzanne

Pronunciation: sh- irk - way -stir

Sentence: his shirkwaster was an allergy to water which meant that most of the lifeguarding duties fell to george.

Etymology: shirk - to avoid your responsibility. waster - someone who takes up air better used by cockroaches.

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