GOLDBRICKING Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

goldbricking 1 of 2

noun

as in loafing

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goldbricking

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verb

present participle of goldbrick

as in idling

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Noun

The researchers concluded that at least one of the keys to preventing social loafing is restoring individual responsibility within a group.

— Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026

Definition of loafing

Verb

Video of the confrontation appears to show Nelson idling in a snowy strip mall parking lot in his gray Dodge Ram when another driver in an even larger pickup pulls in beside him.

— Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
One aspect that contributed to the gridlock was a number of Waymo's self-driving robotaxis idling on the road as traffic officials tried to remedy the halt in traffic.

— Noe Padilla, USA Today, 10 July 2026

Definition of idling

Noun

Some only have two or three recline options, whereas top-dollar models can be adjusted between a set range of angles for a more personalized lounging experience.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 16 July 2026
In summer, Barcelona’s high humidity dictates lazy beach lounging followed by long meals on restaurant terraces.

— Jessica Benavides Canepa, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2026

Definition of lounging

Noun

The pup, named Eba, appeared immune to being rushed and trotted behind at the farthest extent of her leash, tongue lolling, black eyes squinting in the afternoon sun.

— Kelso Harper, Scientific American, 16 Dec. 2025
After a few days of snorkeling and beach-lolling, the view from our helicopter transfer to the Miavana resort on the island of Nosy Ankao just off Madagascar’s northeast, painted an alarmingly different picture.

— Chris Schalkx, Vogue, 30 Sep. 2025

Definition of lolling

Verb

Both of the youngsters fledged, or took their first flight from the nest, but are still hanging around their natal digs, enjoying parental food deliveries and protection from intruders.

— Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026
Coming from Essex, England, there aren’t too many talent scouts or film and TV power-brokers hanging around.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2026

Definition of hanging around

Noun

Symptoms include coughing, rapid breathing, lethargy, and reluctance to exercise; open-mouth breathing in cats is an emergency.

— Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Helado Tropical is a fitting soundtrack for the part of the summer when the season settles into a sweaty and pensive lethargy.

— E.R. Pulgar, Pitchfork, 20 July 2026

Definition of lethargy

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