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idleMain Entry: 1idle Pronunciation: \ˈī-dəl\ Function: adjective Inflected Form(s): idler \ˈīd-lər, ˈī-dəl-ər\; idlest \ˈīd-ləst, ˈī-dəl-əst\ Etymology: Middle English idel, from Old English īdel; akin to Old High German ītal worthless Date: before 12th century 1 : lacking worth or basis : vain <idle chatter> <idle pleasure> — idle·ness \ˈī-dəl-nəs\ noun — idly \ˈīd-lē, ˈī-dəl-ē\ adverb
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