What does IDLES mean?

Idles 1. Parts of Speech:

Idles is a verb.

2. Definitions:

To idles means to spend time doing nothing or to be inactive.

3. Pronunciations:

US: /ˈaɪdəlz/

UK: /ˈʌɪd(ə)lz/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word idles originated from the Old English word "idlian" which means to be idle or to do nothing. It has been used in English language since the 14th century. Idles is commonly used to describe someone who is not doing anything productive or is wasting time.

5. Synonyms:

• laze
• loaf
• lounge
• procrastinate
• slack

6. Related Words:

• ideal
• ideas
• idiot
• idols
• igloo

7. Example Sentences:

• He idles all day instead of looking for a job.
• She was idling by the pool when she should have been studying for her exams.
• The workers were caught idling on the job.