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goldbrick
noun
verb
anything that is supposed to be valuable but turns out to be worthless
Quick reference
Word Facts
- Word length
- 9
- Starts with
- G
- Ends with
- K
- Contains
- OLDBRIC
- Scrabble score
- 19
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
Meaning
Definitions
noun
anything that is supposed to be valuable but turns out to be worthless
noun
a brick-shaped block that looks like gold but is not
noun
an idle worthless person
noun
a soldier who performs their duties without proper care or effort
verb
avoid (one's assigned duties)
“The derelict soldier shirked his duties”
verb
deprive of by deceit
“He swindled me out of my inheritance”
In context
Example Sentences
The derelict soldier shirked his duties
He swindled me out of my inheritance
She defrauded the customers who trusted her
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