idly

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Etymology 1

From Middle English idely, ydelly, idelliche, from Old English īdellīċe, equivalent to .

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈaɪd(ə)lɪ/

Adverb

idly

1. Without specific purpose, intent or effort. [from 9th c.]

   I idly played with the paper, not even realizing I was folding it into a paper airplane.

2. In an idle manner. [from 14th c.]

Etymology 2

From Tamil இட்லி, Kannada ಇಡ್ಲಿ.

Noun

idly (plural idlies)

1. Alternative spelling of idli

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