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

Noun

The Sidecar lounges are a new design, targeting solo and small groups of travelers who are looking for a quicker pit stop as opposed to long-term lounging.

— Jason Stauffer,Brett Holzhauer, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Boothbay, Maine Three Flags, a 2021 contemporary shingle-style home on Midcoast Maine’s Linekin Bay, has a waterfront porch for dining and lounging, with a wood-burning fireplace and motorized screens.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 23 Aug. 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

In the logic of edutainment, random children hanging around in the company of a plush creature is nothing noteworthy.

— Alison Willmore, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
At the Vetements show, Jayden looked like a pro in a white tank top tucked into a pair of light wash jeans with a brown leather belt and silver chains hanging around his hips.

— Emma Banks, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of hanging around

Noun

Lastly, Harford County Animal Control urges residents to notify them at 410-638-3505 if anyone observes a stray animal showing signs of excessive affection, aggression, lethargy, or disorientation.

— Michelle Richardson, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
Perhaps the jump scares here also helped shake the filmmakers out of their lethargy in post-production.

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of lethargy

Verb

Tenants have been threatened with eviction for hanging signs outside their balconies calling attention to the utility billing method.

— Audrey McGlinchy, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
The question hanging over France’s committee will be bigger than whether Zvyagintsev’s film is the strongest of the bunch.

— Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026

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