Definition of: goldbrick

(gōld′brik′) noun
1. Colloq. A brick or bar of base metal gilded, used by swindlers, or a brick or bar of gold for which something else is substituted in delivery to the purchaser; hence, any swindle: also gold brick.
2. Slang A soldier or sailor who shirks or tries to shirk work: also gold′brick′er.
—v.t. & v.i. Slang
1. To shirk (work or duty).
2. To cheat.