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- [ahyd-l]
- /ˈaɪd l/
- /ˈaɪ.dl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ahyd-l]
- /ˈaɪd l/
Definitions of idling word
- adjective idling not working or active; unemployed; doing nothing: idle workers. 1
- adjective idling not spent or filled with activity: idle hours. 1
- adjective idling not in use or operation; not kept busy: idle machinery. 1
- adjective idling habitually doing nothing or avoiding work; lazy. 1
- adjective idling of no real worth, importance, or significance: idle talk. 1
- adjective idling having no basis or reason; baseless; groundless: idle fears. 1
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Origin of idling
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; 1915-20 for def 12; Middle English, Old English īdel (adj.) empty, trifling, vain, useless; cognate with German eitel
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Parts of speech for Idling
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idling popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
idling usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for idling
adj idling
adjective idling
- lounging — (of a garment) worn for leisure, as at home: lounging robe; lounging jacket.
noun idling
- procrastination — the act or habit of procrastinating, or putting off or delaying, especially something requiring immediate attention: She was smart, but her constant procrastination led her to be late with almost every assignment.
- frivoling — to behave frivolously; trifle.
- dalliance — If two people have a brief romantic relationship, you can say that they have a dalliance with each other, especially if they do not take it seriously.
Antonyms for idling
adj idling
- active — Someone who is active moves around a lot or does a lot of things.
Top questions with idling
- car shaking when idling?
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- car air conditioner not blowing cold air when idling?
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- why does my car shake when idling?
- car dies when idling?
- car runs hot when idling?
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- car shakes when idling check engine light?
- engine shakes when idling?
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