gold-plated

Common use: Covered with a thin layer of gold, a precious metal often used in jewelry.

Slang: Genuine and true, but not in a good way. The mock formality alludes to a professional judgment.

1. Yeah, I know him. He's a gold-plated prick.

2. My car just broke down. I swear that thing is a gold-plated piece of shit.

3. My boss is ok, but his boss is a gold-plated asshole.

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