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goldbrick meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of goldbrick at MeaningMonkey.org. goldbrick meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.GOLDBRICK noun
Definition of goldbrick (noun)
- a soldier who performs his duties without proper care or effort
- an idle worthless person
- synonyms: good-for-naught, good-for-nothing, goof-off, ne'er-do-well, no-account
- a brick-shaped block that looks like gold but is not
- anything that is supposed to be valuable but turns out to be worthless
GOLDBRICK verb
Definition of goldbrick (verb)
- deprive of by deceit
- avoid (one's assigned duties)
- "The derelict soldier shirked his duties"
- synonyms: fiddle, shirk, shrink from
Source: Princeton University Wordnet