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goldbrick Definition and Meaning in English (goldbrick definition)

noun
Synonyms:shirkermalingererslacker
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Goldbrick definition: A goldbrick is a person who avoids work or responsibility, often by pretending to be busy or ill.

Definitions of Goldbrick

  1. 1noun(informal)

    A goldbrick is a person who avoids work or responsibility, often by pretending to be busy or ill.

  2. 2verb(informal)

    To goldbrick means to avoid work or shirk one's duties, especially by feigning illness or busyness.

Example Sentences

“The manager warned the new employee not to goldbrick on the job.”

“He was known as a goldbrick, always finding excuses to avoid his tasks.”

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Antonyms

hard workerdiligent person

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past tensegoldbricked
gerundgoldbricking

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Goldbrick definition: A goldbrick is a person who avoids work or responsibility, often by pretending to be busy or ill.
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