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goldbrick vs skulk

skulk vs goldbrick

goldbrick is a noun but skulk is not a noun.

goldbrick and skulk both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
goldbrick Yes No Yes No
skulk No No Yes No
As verbs, skulk is a hyponym of goldbrick; that is, skulk is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than goldbrick:
  • goldbrick: avoid (one's assigned duties)
  • skulk: avoid responsibilities and duties, e.g., by pretending to be ill
Other hyponyms of goldbrick include scrimshank, malinger, slack.
goldbrick (noun) skulk (noun)
anything that is supposed to be valuable but turns out to be worthless
a brick-shaped block that looks like gold but is not
an idle worthless person
a soldier who performs his duties without proper care or effort
goldbrick (verb) skulk (verb)
avoid (one's assigned duties) move furtively
deprive of by deceit avoid responsibilities and duties, e.g., by pretending to be ill
lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
Difference between goldbrick and skulk

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