To engage in an activity, usually a rather aimless or idle one, with the goal of making time seem to pass more quickly or less slowly.
What is the meaning of killing time?
informal. : to spend time doing something while one is waiting We killed time watching the sailboats on the river. We killed the time between trains playing video games.
How do you use killing time?
Example Sentences
- The team was killing time at the stadium before it was their turn to play.
- She intends to kill as much time as possible before her parents get serious and start finding a groom for her.
- I am not going to kill time while he is out there getting all the real contracts and work assignments.
