Meaning Of The Word Goldbrick

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What's The Definition Of Goldbrick?

goldbrick in American English
a worthless metal bar gilded and sold as solid gold in a swindle
intransitive verb: to shirk responsibility or perform halfheartedly; loaf
noun: a brick made to look like gold, sold by a swindler
transitive verb: to swindle; cheat

goldbrick in British English
to avoid performing work or duties; shirk

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