A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

IDLES

Mon, 18 Nov '24
Keeps the engine running, say
Sun, 18 Aug '24
Does a whole lot of nothing
Wed, 22 Nov '23
Sits and waits
Wed, 8 Feb '23
Sits around
Mon, 21 Feb '22
Keeps the engine running, without moving
Sun, 21 Mar '21
Goes nowhere, say