Word: shirky
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: shirk
y
Definition: Disposed to shirk.
Morphemes:
Affix: shirk
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: One who shirks, who avoids a duty or responsibility.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: Schurke
Language: de
Decoded: Schurke
Meaning: rogue, knave
Affix: -y
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Added to verbs to form adjectives meaning "inclined to".