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Meaning of idle talk

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

idle

Pronunciation:/ˈaɪd(ə)l/

noun

Definitions

  1. An idle animation.

  2. An idle game.

    Synonyms:idle gameincremental game

verb

Definitions

  1. To spend in idleness; to waste; to consume.

  2. To lose or spend time doing nothing, or without being employed in business.

  3. Of an engine: to run at a slow speed, or out of gear; to tick over.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Empty, vacant.

  2. Not being used appropriately; not occupied; (of time) with no, no important, or not much activity.

    Example: My computer hibernates after it has been idle for 30 minutes.

  3. Not engaged in any occupation or employment; unemployed; inactive; doing nothing in particular.

    Example: idle workmen

  4. Averse to work, labor or employment; lazy; slothful.

    Example: an idle fellow