goldbricking

/ˈɡoʊldbrɪkɪŋ/
noun
  1. The act of avoiding work or responsibility, especially by pretending to be sick or busy.
    • The manager implemented new rules to reduce goldbricking among employees.
    • Goldbricking is a common problem in workplaces with poor supervision.
    • His goldbricking cost the team valuable time on the project.
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