sherk /'sherk'/ (noun) someone who both shirks responsibility to do their own work and steals credit for another person's work, especially to advance themselves at the other's expense.
Etymology: triple portmanteau of "shark" (in the sense of a predator of other's efforts), "shirk" (to avoid work), and "jerk" (a contemptible person).
Etymology: triple portmanteau of "shark" (in the sense of a predator of other's efforts), "shirk" (to avoid work), and "jerk" (a contemptible person).
"Katharine Parker's character in the 1988 film 'Working Girl' is a canonical example of a sherk, an unscrupulous boss who steals her employees' ideas and claims credit for their work, while contributing nothing of value herself."
"Republican Senator Roger Wicker of Mississippi, who voted 'no' on the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan, later tweeted that he deserved credit for passing the widely popular bill, confirming once again that he is an 'odious sherk' as his critics have charged."
"Republican Senator Roger Wicker of Mississippi, who voted 'no' on the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan, later tweeted that he deserved credit for passing the widely popular bill, confirming once again that he is an 'odious sherk' as his critics have charged."
by Richard.J.Barbalace March 12, 2021
Similar to the word C*nt this word is either loved or hated, It has the power to cut through to someone and silence aany room in a second it is used to get your anger out quickly and clearly.
by Dr Mantis June 5, 2018
The act of sitting around (normally at work) wasting time and not doing the duties you have been assigned. also could be used as a to Sherk = to do nothing when you should be working.
by Kookye June 5, 2007
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