ばっくれ

noun

feigning ignorance; playing dumb

Slang for pretending not to know something, often to avoid trouble or responsibility.

• 彼かれは都つ合ごうが悪わるくなるとすぐばっくれを使つかう。

  He quickly plays dumb when things get awkward.

noun

shirking; dodging responsibilities

Slang for avoiding duties or obligations, such as skipping work or not paying a debt.

• バイトをばっくれして遊あそびに行いった。

  I skipped my part-time job and went out to have fun.