How to Pronounce "skive off"
expression
ˈskaɪv/ /ˈɔf
SKYV-awf
skˈaɪv/ /ˈɒf
SKYV-of
Definition
To avoid work or school by pretending to be sick, busy, or by making excuses; to deliberately not attend something you are supposed to do.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈskaɪv/ /ˈɔf
British English
skˈaɪv/ /ˈɒf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SKYV-awf
UK
SKYV-of
Listen in Context
Tom always tries to skive off when there is math class.
It's not a good idea to skive off work.
Some students skive off class to go to the park.
He tried to skive off the meeting by pretending he was stuck in traffic.