Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

work-shy

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.15 in modern English

Syllables
work-shy
IPA
20
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Alternative spelling of workshy.

Inflected Forms

more work-shy (comparative) most work-shy (superlative)

Synonyms

faineant indolent lazy otiose slothful

Questions

What does work-shy mean?
Alternative spelling of workshy.

How to pronounce work-shy

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