Definition of idle

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Idle (v. i.) To lose or spend time in inaction, or without being employed in business..

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Forslugge :: Forslugge (v. t.) To lsoe by idleness or slotch.
Throatlatch :: Throatlatch (n.) A strap of a bridle, halter, or the like, passing under a horse's throat..
Bohemian :: Bohemian (n.) A restless vagabond; -- originally, an idle stroller or gypsy (as in France) thought to have come from Bohemia; in later times often applied to an adventurer in art or literature, of irregular, unconventional habits, questionable tastes, or free morals..
Inaction :: Inaction (n.) Want of action or activity; forbearance from labor; idleness; rest; inertness.
Bummer :: Bummer (n.) An idle, worthless fellow, who is without any visible means of support; a dissipated sponger..
Growth :: Growth (n.) The process of growing; the gradual increase of an animal or a vegetable body; the development from a seed, germ, or root, to full size or maturity; increase in size, number, frequency, strength, etc.; augmentation; advancement; production; prevalence or influence; as, the growth of trade; the growth of power; the growth of intemperance. Idle weeds are fast in growth..
Industrious :: Industrious (a.) Given to industry; characterized by diligence; constantly, regularly, or habitually occupied; busy; assiduous; not slothful or idle; -- commonly implying devotion to lawful and useful labor..
Rogue :: Rogue (n.) A vagrant; an idle, sturdy beggar; a vagabond; a tramp..
Cheek :: Cheek (n.) The branches of a bridle bit.
Tattle :: Tattle (n.) Idle talk or chat; trifling talk; prate.
Jangler :: Jangler (n.) An idle talker; a babbler; a prater.
Sluggard :: Sluggard (n.) A person habitually lazy, idle, and inactive; a drone..
Indiligent :: Indiligent (a.) Not diligent; idle; slothful.
Lusk :: Lusk (v. i.) To be idle or unemployed.
Oxymoron :: Oxymoron (n.) A figure in which an epithet of a contrary signification is added to a word; e. g., cruel kindness; laborious idleness..
Bit :: Bit (v.) The part of a bridle, usually of iron, which is inserted in the mouth of a horse, and having appendages to which the reins are fastened..
Loiterer :: Loiterer (n.) An idle vagrant; a tramp.
Snaffle :: Snaffle (v. t.) To put a snaffle in the mouth of; to subject to the snaffle; to bridle.
Leisurable :: Leisurable (a.) Vacant of employment; not occupied; idle; leisure; as leisurable hours.
Micher :: Micher (n.) One who skulks, or keeps out of sight; hence, a truant; an idler; a thief, etc..
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