DictBridge Dictionary

goldbricking Definition and Meaning in English (goldbricking definition)

noun
Synonyms:shirkingmalingeringloafing
Quick Answer • Definition

Goldbricking definition: The act of pretending to be ill, busy, or otherwise incapacitated in order to avoid work or responsibility.

Definitions of Goldbricking

  1. 1noun(informal)

    The act of pretending to be ill, busy, or otherwise incapacitated in order to avoid work or responsibility.

  2. 2verb(informal)

    To avoid work or responsibility by feigning illness, busyness, or incapacity.

Example Sentences

casual

“His constant goldbricking led to his dismissal from the project.”

business

“The manager suspected some employees were goldbricking during working hours.”

Synonyms

Antonyms

Explore Vocabulary by Topic

Popular Topics
All 45+ Topics
Business & FinanceCommon AnimalsBasic FoodsDaily Actions (Verbs)ClothingCommon BirdsView All Topics (45+)

Inflected Word Forms

infinitivegoldbrick
past tensegoldbricked
noungoldbrick
agent noungoldbricker

Frequently Asked Questions: Goldbricking in English

What is the meaning of Goldbricking in English?▼
Goldbricking definition: The act of pretending to be ill, busy, or otherwise incapacitated in order to avoid work or responsibility.
How do you translate 'Goldbricking' to English?▼
'Goldbricking' translates to 'goldbricking' in English. Goldbricking definition: The act of pretending to be ill, busy, or otherwise incapacitated in order to avoid work or responsibility.
How do you pronounce 'Goldbricking' and 'goldbricking'?▼
Listen to clear English audio pronunciation of 'Goldbricking' and native English audio speech for 'goldbricking' with bilingual sentence examples on DictBridge.

Related Vocabulary in English

All Words →

Explore contextually related English vocabulary with verified English meanings, pronunciations, and sentence usages:

gamegamegavegavegentlemengentlemengetgetgetsgetsgettinggettinggirlgirlgirlsgirlsgivegivegivengivengivesgivesgivinggiving