Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: 1  dividend(noun) that part of the earnings of a corporation that is distributed to its shareholders; usually paid quarterly. 2  dividend(noun) a number to be divided by another number. 3  dividend(noun) a bonus; something extra (especially a share of a surplus)
Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: 1  shimmer, play(verb) a weak and tremulous light. 2  shimmer(verb) shine with a weak or fitful light. 3  shimmer(verb) give off a shimmering reflection, as of silk.
Shirk is defined as to avoid or get out of doing something that should be done. An example of to shirk is a receptionist leaving work while a customer is left on hold. to neglect or evade doing (something that should be done). uncertain or unknown; perhaps akin to German schurke, scoundrel, rascal.hirk is defined as to avoid or get out of doing something that should be done. An example of to shirk is a receptionist leaving work while a customer is left on hold. to neglect or evade doing (something that should be done). uncertain or unknown; perhaps akin to German schurke, scoundrel, rascal.