A person that you can rely on.
Brick
Example Sentences
"That's a proper Brick, that is."
"I've never seen such a Brick in all my life."
Etymology & History
British slang meaning reliable person. 'He's a brick!' praises dependability. Also 'dropped a brick' means made mistake.
Word Details
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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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