Goldbrick — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈgōl(d)-ˌbrik/ gold·brick

Meaning & Definition of Goldbrick

Goldbrick (noun)

  1. a worthless brick that appears to be of gold
  2. something that appears to be valuable but is actually worthless
  3. a person who shirks assigned work

Goldbrick (verb)

  1. swindle
  2. to shirk duty or responsibility

Goldbrick (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. one who deliberately avoids work or duty

    "the goldbricks among the colonists were warned: no work, no food"

    similar: shirker, slacker
    related: malingerer, dropout, quitter, drone, idler, lazybones, loafer, slouch, slug, slugabed, sluggard, dallier, lingerer, loiterer, lounger, saunterer, dawdler, laggard, putterer, slowpoke
    near: live wire, pistol, powerhouse, doer, go-getter, hummer, hustler, self-starter

Goldbrick (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in hang, bum

    similar: bum, hang, hang about (British), hang around, idle, loaf, slack (off), veg out, bask, kick back, loll, lounge, relax, repose, rest
    opposite: drudge, grub, hump, hustle, labor, moil, peg (away), plod, plow, plug, slave, slog, strain, strive, struggle, sweat, toil, travail, work, exercise, work out

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Goldbrick

The most common words with a similar meaning to Goldbrick:

British: hang about
shirker, slacker, bum, hang, hang around, idle, loaf, slack (off), veg out, bask, kick back, loll, lounge, relax, repose, rest

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Goldbrick

Words with the opposite meaning of Goldbrick:

drudge, grub, hump, hustle, labor, moil, peg (away), plod, plow, plug, slave, slog, strain, strive, struggle, sweat, toil, travail, work, exercise, work out

Related Words for Goldbrick

malingerer, dropout, quitter, drone, idler, lazybones, loafer, slouch, slug, slugabed, sluggard, dallier, lingerer, loiterer, lounger, saunterer, dawdler, laggard, putterer, slowpoke

Near Antonyms of Goldbrick

live wire, pistol, powerhouse, doer, go-getter, hummer, hustler, self-starter

Word Forms of Goldbrick

Inflections: goldbricked, goldbricking, goldbricks

Origin & Etymology of Goldbrick

First known use: 1865

Frequently Asked Questions about Goldbrick

What does "Goldbrick" mean?

"Goldbrick" means a worthless brick that appears to be of gold. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: a worthless brick that appears to be of gold. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Goldbrick"?

Other words for "Goldbrick" include shirker, slacker, bum, hang, hang about, hang around, idle and loaf. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Goldbrick" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Goldbrick"?

There are 37 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Goldbrick". Common alternatives include shirker, slacker, bum, hang, hang about, hang around, idle, loaf, slack (off) and veg out.

What is the opposite of "Goldbrick"?

Antonyms of "Goldbrick" include drudge, grub, hump, hustle, labor, moil, peg (away) and plod. Near antonyms include live wire, pistol, powerhouse and doer.

How do you use "Goldbrick" in a sentence?

Examples of "Goldbrick" in a sentence: "the goldbricks among the colonists were warned: no work, no food".

Is "Goldbrick" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Goldbrick" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Goldbrick"?

"Goldbrick" is pronounced /ˈgōl(d)-ˌbrik/ and divided into syllables as gold·brick.

What is the origin of the word "Goldbrick"?

First known use: 1865.