Appearance
Use device theme  
Dark theme
Light theme

What does kill time mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word kill time? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. (informal, intransitive) To spend time doing nothing in particular in order that it seems to pass more quickly.
Find more words!
Use * for blank tiles (max 2) Advanced Search Advanced Search
Use * for blank spaces Advanced Search
Advanced Word Finder
Similar Words
Examples
Sketch for the set of the gunsmith's shop where the protagonist buys a gun to kill time.
He avoided answering every question and produced an interminable drone to kill time and frustrate the interviewer.
The men kill time collecting the small parachutes from the shells in between attacks and bombardments.
I'm just passing through to kill time till my shipmate fixes the ship that she damaged.
She took note of the open plan bars and restaurants, the oppressive fluorescent lights and the doddering passengers wandering aimlessly trying to kill time.
What are the different ways to kill time in the mud of the trnches, when you are a young man, when you are thirsty, afraid, cold?

See Also

Nearby Definitions
Find Definitions
go
Word Tools Finders & Helpers Apps More Synonyms
Copyright WordHippo © 2025