History
History
Synonyms
UK
US
Meaning:
coward

a person unable to control fear, e.g. who runs away from responsibility, dangerous situations etc

person who is scared, easily intimidated

layabout

a person who avoids work

bum

sponger

to make money etc without any intention to repay it

person who is idle, lazy

SHIRKER as in Wiktionary
SHIRKER as in Wikipedia