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fid·dle
 fiddle
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- pronunciation:
- fI
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 l
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
(informal) a violin or similar instrument.
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
fiddles, fiddling, fiddled |
| definition 1: |
(informal) to play on a violin.
Three musicians fiddled at the square dance. |
| definition 2: |
to move the fingers or hands without purpose or in a nervous way to fix or adjust something.
He fiddled with the zipper on his backpack.- similar words:
- fuss, tamper
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| definition 3: |
to waste time (often followed by "around").
Stop fiddling around and get to work!- similar words:
- fuss
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| related words: |
dabble, monkey, poke, toy |
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| derivation: |
fiddler (n.) |
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