as in shirker
one who deliberately avoids work or duty
the goldbricks among the colonists were warned: no work, no food
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Verb
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Some were drawn first to the language and its interna ideo, only to later realize the travel benefits involved; others had learned the language specifically to bum around.—
Katie Thornton,
Harpers Magazine,
26 May 2026 -
That means, as some critics of the ban have pointed out, that 18-year-olds will almost certainly bum cigarettes from older friends—the same way younger teens have acquired them since time immemorial.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
19 May 2026
Verb
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But don't hesitate, this deal won't hang around for long.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
2 June 2026
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The Angels trailed 3-2 in the seventh on Sunday, having done a nice job to hang around despite starter Jack Kochanowicz getting knocked out in the third inning.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
31 May 2026
Noun
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Each, in their way, is ambitious — no room for slackers here!—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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For decades, Citi had tried and failed to shed its reputation as Wall Street’s slacker bank that had long trailed rivals in profitability.—
Claire Zillman,
Fortune,
27 May 2026
Verb
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The problem is that powering up the engines, idling them, and then using their massive power just to trundle around the tarmac is scarcely economical.—
David Szondy
June 07,
New Atlas,
7 June 2026
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Hardy reportedly kept production stalled by staying in his trailer for hours at a time, often leaving co-stars Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren idle on set.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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“Goldbrick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goldbrick. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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