goldbrick

[gohld-brik, gohld-brik] / ˈgoʊldˈbrɪk, ˈgoʊldˌbrɪk /

VERB

idle

Synonyms

STRONG

bum cheat creep dodge dog duck elude eschew evade fence laze loaf loiter lounge lurk malinger parry pussyfoot quit shirk shun sidestep skulk slack slink

WEAK

get around lie down on job shuffle off slough off

Antonyms

STRONG

confront do encounter face meet take on

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The acid wasn’t exactly AWOL, but it was goldbricking like crazy.

From Washington Post

At first he thought the agents were goldbricking it, then he saw Harald on a swing.

From Washington Post

Horrible bosses are convinced that employees who don’t want to work 60-hour work weeks are slackers and goldbricks.

From Time

Horrible bosses are convinced that employees who don't want to work 60-hour work weeks are slackers and goldbricks.

From Inc

The difference between wheel-spinning and goldbricking is the intent behind the behavior.

From Inc