brickish
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Meaning · English
Like a brick, a helpful or reliable person.
Register: dated, slang
Examples
"It's awfully brickish of you, Worcester," said Acton, as Grim was heard trotting up the corridor "to stand down."
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “brickish” mean?
Like a brick, a helpful or reliable person.
Is “brickish” formal or informal?
brickish is generally dated, slang.