1. A brick-shaped block that looks like gold but is not.
2. A soldier who performs his duties without proper care or effort.
3. An idle worthless person; SYN. goof-off, ne'er-do-well, good-for-nothing, good-for-naught.
4. Anything that is supposed to be valuable but turns out to be worthless.

One who repairs and trims hedges; one who hedges in betting

A person who gives up too easily.

One who evades his duties, one who avoids fulfilling responsibilities

A person who shirks their work or duty; SYN. shirker.