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Term: Scrimshank

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1: To avoid work or duty; to shirk.

Example sentence: Despite being assigned an important task, John decided to scrimshank and spent the day playing video games instead.

Sense 2: To obtain an exemption from work, usually by pretending to be ill.

Example sentence: Mary scampered off to the nurse's office to scrimshank and avoid attending the tedious staff meeting.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: A person who avoids work or duty.

Example sentence: The manager was tired of dealing with scrimshanks and decided to implement a stricter work ethic.

Sense 2: An act of scrimshanking; shirking or avoiding assigned tasks.

Example sentence: The team's scrimshank prevented the completion of the project on time.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Popular or well-liked.

Example sentence: The band's scrimshank song became an instant hit, topping the charts within a week.

Sense 2: Pertaining to a local region or area.

Example sentence: The company focused on promoting scrimshank events and products to connect with the local community.

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