| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Doomscrolls, for example | ||
| Occupies oneself while waiting | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | 16 Apr 2025 |
| Takes an extended bathroom break, perhaps | Universal | 30 Sep 2023 |
| Idly amuses oneself | New York Times | 27 Aug 2023 |
| Dillydallies | Newsday | 13 Feb 2021 |
| Twiddles one's thumbs | New York Times | 25 Jul 2018 |
| Twiddles one's thumbs | ||
| Fools around | ||
| Goofs off | ||
| Keeps busy | ||
| Idles. |