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Definition or meaning of the English word Idle
Of no account; useless; vain; trifling; unprofitable; thoughtless; silly; barren. (superl.). Not called into active service; not turned to appropriate use; unemployed; as; idle hours. (superl.). Not employed; unoccupied with business; inactive; doing nothing; as; idle workmen. (superl.). Given rest and ease; averse to labor or employment; lazy; slothful; as; an idle fellow. (superl.). Light-headed; foolish. (superl.). To lose or spend time in inaction; or without being employed in business. (v. i.). To spend in idleness; to waste; to consume; -- often followed by away; as; to idle away an hour a day. (v. t.). |
