idle

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/ˈaɪd(ə)l/ English

Definitions

noun

An idle animation.
An idle game.

verb

To spend in idleness; to waste; to consume.
To lose or spend time doing nothing, or without being employed in business.
Of an engine: to run at a slow speed, or out of gear; to tick over.

adjective

Empty, vacant.
Not 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.”
Not engaged in any occupation or employment; unemployed; inactive; doing nothing in particular.“idle workmen”
Averse to work, labor or employment; lazy; slothful.“an idle fellow”

Related words

Synonyms

idle game incremental game pointless lazy indolent faineant bone-idle slothful laze stagnate lackadaisical work-shy inactive otiose unemployed irresponsible leisure leisured

Associated

idling chatter monty palin throttle python conserve knot cpu knots rpm gossip

Rhymes

idol idyll bridle suicidal homicidal intertidal tidal bridal matinee idol genocidal

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