idles Get Printable Handwriting Hear It! Say It! Write It! Learn It! Spelling Test Definition verb. to spend time doing nothing or being inactive. Example Sentence She idles away the weekend. More Example Sentences The kids idles instead of doing homework. Synonyms loaf; linger; dawdle Antonyms hustle; work; hurry Hear It! Say It! Write It! idles Switch to cursive Start Share with your friends: