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Idle

noun
/ˈaɪd(ə)l/
Word Frequency: 7.1

Definitions

1.nounAn idle animation.
2.nounAn idle game.
3.verbTo spend in idleness; to waste; to consume.
4.verbTo lose or spend time doing nothing, or without being employed in business.
5.verbOf an engine: to run at a slow speed, or out of gear; to tick over.
6.adjectiveEmpty, vacant.
7.adjectiveNot being used appropriately; not occupied; (of time) with no, no important, or not much activity.
"My computer hibernates after it has been idle for 30 minutes."
8.adjectiveNot engaged in any occupation or employment; unemployed; inactive; doing nothing in particular.
"idle workmen"
9.adjectiveAverse to work, labor or employment; lazy; slothful.
"an idle fellow"
10.adjectiveOf no importance; useless; worthless; vain; trifling; thoughtless; silly.
"an idle story;  idle talk;  idle rumor"
11.adjectiveLight-headed; foolish.

Synonyms

idle gameincremental gamepointlesslazyindolentfaineantbone-idleslothfullazestagnatelackadaisicalwork-shy

Rhymes With

idolidyllbridlesuicidalhomicidalintertidaltidalbridal
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