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idle

/ˈaɪd(ə)l/

noun

Meaning

  • An idle animation.

  • An idle game.

Synonyms

idle game,
incremental game

verb

Meaning

  • 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

Meaning

  • 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"

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

    "an idle story;  idle talk;  idle rumor"

  • Light-headed; foolish.

Synonyms

pointless