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idler (noun)

idler /ˈaɪdl̟ɚ/ noun

plural idlers

idler

/ˈaɪdl̟ɚ/

noun

plural idlers

Britannica Dictionary definition of IDLER

[count] somewhat old-fashioned

: someone who is lazy or does not work

a rich idler

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