Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Idling.
Idling - as a noun
Having no employment
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
idlenessloafingHypernyms (Closely Related)
inactivityHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Idling - as a verb
To spend in idleness; to waste; to consume.
To lose or spend time doing nothing, or without being employed in business.
Of an engine: to run at a slow speed, or out of gear; to tick over.
Example Sentences
"The car engine was loud because of the constant idling."
"He spent his afternoon in idling, doing nothing productive."
"The idling of the truck emitted harmful fumes into the air."
"The idling of the machines was costing the factory a significant amount of money."
"Her mind wandered during idling, thinking about various things."
Word Game Points
Is IDLING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, idling is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
IDLING has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is IDLING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, idling is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordIDLING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is IDLING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, idling is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordIDLING has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
