noun
idler
Idler (noun) means a person who does nothing and avoids activity.
noun
1
A person who does nothing and avoids activity.
2
A lazy person who avoids doing any work.
3
A sailor who does not have to keep watch at night.
4
A wheel or pulley in machinery that guides or supports a moving belt or chain without itself driving power.
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Etymology
Formed from idle and -er.
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What is the meaning of idler?
"idler" (noun) means a person who does nothing and avoids activity.
What is another word for idler?
Other words for "idler" include bum, layabout, loafer.
What is the opposite of idler?
Opposites of "idler" include worker, doer.
What are the different meanings of idler?
"idler" has 3 main meanings: 1. A person who does nothing and avoids activity; 2. A lazy person who avoids doing any work; 3. A sailor who does not have to keep watch at night.
