Want to Get Ahead? Don't "Scrimshank"

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Hi there, word buff! To scrimshank means "to avoid your obligations or share of work." The word marched into British military slang in the late 1800s when soldiers grumbled about scrimshankers skipping drills. Face that to-do list head-on, because if you scrimshank today, you'll be scrambling tomorrow! WORD OF THE DAY July 08, 2025 scrimshank [ skrim-shangk ] verb to avoid one's obligations or share of work Learn More About This Word Learn the Birthstones That Make Each Month Sparkle Read about the beautiful birthstones for each month, as well as their meanings and significance. Keep reading About Us | Privacy Policy | Manage Preferences | Unsubscribe This email has been sent to anujshailgupt.worldofwords@blogger.com by Dictionary.com LLC. 777 Mariners Island Blvd, Suite 600, San Mateo, CA 94404