pastime/ˈpæs.taɪm/EtymologyFrom earlier passtime, pass-time, from Middle English passe tyme, passetyme, calque of Middle French passetemps.pastime means something which amuses, and serves to make time pass agreeably. Lexicurio rates it Distinctive — a strength score of 65 out of 100.nounSomething which amuses, and serves to make time pass agreeably.“Chatting is a pleasant pastime.”verbTo sport; to amuse oneself.