idle

/ˈaɪd(ə)l/

noun

  1. 1

    An idle animation.

  2. 2

    An idle game.

Synonyms

verb

  1. 1

    To spend in idleness; to waste; to consume.

  2. 2

    To lose or spend time doing nothing, or without being employed in business.

  3. 3

    Of an engine: to run at a slow speed, or out of gear; to tick over.

adjective

  1. 1

    Empty, vacant.

  2. 2

    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.”
  3. 3

    Not engaged in any occupation or employment; unemployed; inactive; doing nothing in particular.

    “idle workmen”
  4. 4

    Averse to work, labor or employment; lazy; slothful.

    “an idle fellow”
  5. 5

    Of no importance; useless; worthless; vain; trifling; thoughtless; silly.

    “an idle story;  idle talk;  idle rumor”
  6. 6

    Light-headed; foolish.

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