What does escaquearse mean?

ExpressionColoquial

to skive — to dodge work

To get out of work on the quiet: disappearing when there is something to do, finding excuses, always being busy with something else. A serious accusation said seriously, and an ordinary joke between colleagues.

Siempre se escaquea cuando toca recoger.
And always has a reason.

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