What Does Goldbricking Mean?
The Quick Answer
Goldbricking means "Shirking" or "Skiving."Image for Goldbricking
When I write Goldbricking, I mean this:
"Shirking or Skiving"
Summary of Key Points
"Shirking" or "Skiving" is, by far, the most common meaning for Goldbricking when it is used in a text. (Bear in mind that it could have another meaning if used in a different context.)| Goldbricking | |
|---|---|
| Definition: | Shirking or Skiving |
| Type: | Word (Slang) |
| Guessability: |  4: Difficult to guess |
| Typical Users: |  Adults and Teenagers |
Example of Goldbricking Used in a Text
Goldbricking
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