What is another word for kill time?

Pronunciation: [kˈɪl tˈa͡ɪm] (IPA)

There are plenty of synonyms for the phrase "kill time," which means to pass time idly or procrastinate. Some alternative phrases include "waste time," "spend time aimlessly," "idle away the hours," "pass the time," or simply "wait around." Other options include "dawdle," "lounge," "lollygag," "loaf," and "procrastinate." Some more active options include "divert oneself," "amuse oneself," "entertain oneself," "engage in a pastime," or "partake in a hobby." Whatever way you choose to spend your time, it's important to make sure it's enjoyable and fulfilling, rather than simply killing time.

What are the hypernyms for Kill time?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with Kill time

  • My mission is to kill time, and time's to kill me in its turn. How comfortable one is among murderers.
    Emile M. Cioran
  • City people try to buy time as a rule, when they can, whereas country people are prepared to kill time, although both try to cherish in their mind's eye the notion of a better life ahead.
    Edward Hoagland
  • When men are not regretting that life is so short, they are doing something to kill time.
    Edgar Watson Howe
  • It was a book to kill time for those who like it better dead.
    Rose Macaulay
  • We are condemned to kill time, thus we die bit by bit.
    Octavio Paz

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