ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Kill-time

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Kill-time is a noun meaning (obsolete) Something which amuses, and serves to make time pass agreeably.

Meaning

(obsolete) Something which amuses, and serves to make time pass agreeably.

Example Sentences

For as to the devotees of the circulating libraries, I dare not compliment their pass-time, or rather kill-time, with the name of reading.

Word Forms

Synonyms for kill-time

Depending on context, synonyms include amusement, diversion, hobby, pastime, sport.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include pastime, good time, high time, pleasantry, amusement, divertissement.

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