schwerps

To dodge or avoid a sticky, unwanted or embarrassing situation, usually at the last second.

Regularly applied to managing to avert a meeting with or speaking to a person you have been trying to avoid.

"Oh my GOD! Guess who I saw in town last night?"
"Who? Not Richard?"
"Got it in one! Luckily it was only from the back so I managed to schwerps him easily".

"You lucky fucker, how did you manage to schwerps working late tonight?".
"I saw it coming from a mile off so I just hid in the toilet until everyone else volunteered."