Goldbrick(verb)
To avoid work or responsibilities by pretending to be busy or incapable.
Hindi meaning:काम या जिम्मेदारी से जानबूझकर बचना
Synonyms: Shirk, Loaf, Malinger, Skive
Antonyms: Work, Labour, Toil, Exert
Example: He was warned by his manager not to goldbrick during office hours.
Trick to remember: Goldbrick sounds valuable like gold but actually does no work — a person who shirks work.
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