idling

The word “idling” has 2 syllables: i-dling.

It's pronounced as /ˈaɪd.lɪŋ/.

What is synonym and antonym for idling?

In the thesaurus, “idling” has 18 synonyms and 13 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for idling along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for idling

bumming
chilling
dawdling
dillydallying
droning
footling
interval
killing time
lazing
lazying
loafing
lolling
lounging
playing
poking
relaxing
resting
strolling

Antonyms for idling

grinding
grubbing
humping
hustling
laboring
pegging
plodding
plowing
plugging
slaving
sweating
toiling
working

Meanings of idling

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.

noun

An idle period; something done idly.

Example Sentences

The car engine was left idling while waiting for the driver to return from the store.
The machinery in the factory remained idling until the next shift began.
Sarah could hear the sound of her neighbor's lawnmower idling early in the morning.
The boat drifted slowly along the river, its engine idling.
Despite the urgency of the situation, he found himself idling away the hours instead of taking action.

On this page you'll find 31 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to idling, such as: bumming, chilling, dawdling, dillydallying, droning, footling, grinding.

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