malingerer--Todd

ma·lin·ger (m-lnggr)

intr.v. ma·lin·gered, ma·lin·ger·ing, ma·lin·gers

To feign illness or other incapacity in order to avoid duty or work.

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[From French malingre, sickly.]

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ma·linger·er n.

 

When Todd couldn't wash the dishes because he was in pain, he was no malingerer: he had hip surgery this year, so now he can always wash the dishes.