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idler.

One who idles; one who spends their time in inaction.

5 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈaɪ̯dləː/Received-Pronunciation/ˈaɪ̯dlɚ/General-American
  1. One who idles; one who spends their time in inaction.

  2. One who idles; a lazy person; a sluggard.

  3. Any member of a ship's crew who is not required to keep the night-watch.

    dated
  4. A mechanical device such as a pulley or wheel that does not transmit power through its own axle, but forms part of a gear train, supports a moving belt, etc.

Where this word comes from

From idle + -er.

adj/ˈaɪ̯dləː/Received-Pronunciation/ˈaɪ̯dlɚ/General-American
  1. comparative form of idle: more idle

    comparative · form-of
Where this word comes from

From idle + -er.

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