skiving

Meanings

• Verb

  Act of avoiding work or duties, especially habitually or dishonestly.

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Synonyms

play hooky , skip , skive off

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with skiving
diving , riving , rivinge

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Variants

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skive , skived , skives , skiving

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Forms

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skives, skived, skiving

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'shaving' or 'scraping' in Hmong language. The meaning evolved to 'avoiding work' due to the similarity in sound and the concept of 'scraping off' responsibilities.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'skiving' originated from the Hmong language and was adopted into English in the late 1800s.

2. In some Hmong communities, stories about 'skivers' are used as moral lessons to teach children the importance of hard work and responsibility.

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Related Concepts

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1. laziness: A lack of energy or willingness to work, which is closely related to the concept of 'skiving'.

2. shirking: Another term for avoiding work or duties, synonymous with 'skiving'.

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Culture

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In Hmong folklore, 'skiving' is depicted as a negative trait, often portrayed as a lazy or dishonest act. It is a common theme in Hmong stories and cautionary tales.

How to Memorize "skiving"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize someone attempting to hide or avoid work, such as sneaking away from a task or feigning illness.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'skiving' with the image of a person relaxing or enjoying themselves while others are working.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'skiving' with the phrase 'Shirking responsibilities, I'm just veering off'.

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