Shamming

Pronunciation: /ˈʃæmɪŋ/

Shamming (noun)

  1. The act of pretending to have a problem, especially an illness, to get sympathy or avoid work.
  2. Behaviour that is not real, done to mislead others about your feelings, intentions, or abilities.

Examples

  • Her shamming fooled everyone at work.
  • The manager noticed shamming during the meeting.

Shamming (verb)

  1. To act as if you are sick or hurt when you are not, usually to avoid duties or gain attention.
  2. To pretend in order to deceive people about what is true, especially about your character or situation.

Examples

  • She is shamming to avoid the test.
  • They keep shamming when they should study.