Dictionary Check: goldbrick

"goldbrick" is a valid word!

Scrabble 19 points
Words with Friends 23 points

Definition

noun

a soldier who performs their duties without proper care or effort

noun

an idle worthless person

noun

a brick-shaped block that looks like gold but is not

noun

anything that is supposed to be valuable but turns out to be worthless

verb

deprive of by deceit

Example: "He swindled me out of my inheritance"
verb

avoid (one's assigned duties)

Example: "The derelict soldier shirked his duties"

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