skive
- To avoid work or a duty by staying away or leaving early; to shirk responsibilities. verbHe decided to skive off work and go to the beach instead.She was caught skiving during school hours and got into trouble.
- A thin slice or piece, especially one cut from leather or other material. nounThe artisan carefully cut a skive from the leather to use in the design.A skive of cheese was placed on the platter for tasting.