Idler: meaning, definitions and examples

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idler

[ ˈaɪd.lər ]

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person

A person who avoids work or spends time in inactivity; a lazy or idle person.

Synonyms

layabout, loafer, slacker

Examples of usage

He was always known as an idler, never willing to put in any effort.
The idler spent the whole day lounging on the couch and watching TV.

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machine

A part of a machine that transfers motion without doing useful work.

Synonyms

cog, gear, pulley

Examples of usage

The idler in the engine was not functioning properly, causing the whole system to fail.

Translations

Translations of the word "idler" in other languages:

🇵🇹 preguiçoso

🇮🇳 आलसी

🇩🇪 faul

🇮🇩 malas

🇺🇦 лінивий

🇵🇱 leniwy

🇯🇵 怠け者

🇫🇷 paresseux

🇪🇸 perezoso

🇹🇷 tembel

🇰🇷 게으른

🇸🇦 كسول

🇨🇿 líný

🇸🇰 lenivý

🇨🇳 懒惰

🇸🇮 len

🇮🇸 latur

🇰🇿 жалқау

🇬🇪 ზარმაცი

🇦🇿 tənbəl

🇲🇽 perezoso

Word origin

The word 'idler' originated from the Middle English 'idlen' meaning 'to be empty, worthless'. It has been used since the 15th century to describe a person who avoids work or a part of a machine that transfers motion without doing useful work.