goldbrick

[US]/ˈɡəʊldbɹɪk/
[UK]/ˈɡoʊldbɹɪk/

Translation

n.a fake gold brick; a swindler; a loafer; a fake gold brick; a loafer; a swindler
vi.to evade work; to loaf; to feign illness; to cheat; to shirk
Word Forms
Third Person Singulargoldbricks
Pluralgoldbricks

Phrases & Collocations

goldbrick job

goldbrick attitude

goldbrick around

goldbrick tactics

goldbrick employee

goldbrick behavior

goldbrick mentality

goldbrick scheme

goldbrick strategy

goldbrick style

Example Sentences

he tends to goldbrick during meetings.

don't goldbrick your way through this project.

she always tries to goldbrick when there's work to do.

goldbricking can lead to serious consequences at work.

the manager caught him goldbricking instead of working.

it's frustrating to see someone goldbrick their responsibilities.

goldbricking is not acceptable in our team.

he was accused of goldbricking during the project.

goldbricking can damage your reputation at work.

she got reprimanded for goldbricking during the training.

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