Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
goldbrick
verb
/ˈɡoʊld.brɪk/
Definition
To shirk responsibility or work; to act lazily or avoid effort.
Examples
- Many soldiers were accused of goldbricking during their service, trying to get out of tough assignments.
- He managed to goldbrick his way through the project, leaving all the hard work to his teammates.
Meaning
The term ‘goldbrick’ is often used to describe someone who is trying to avoid tasks or duties, especially in a work or military context.
Synonyms
- slack off
- avoid duty
- shirk
- skive
- procrastinate
