Fiddle — synonyms, definition

1. fiddle (Noun) Brit

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fiddle (Noun) — Bowed stringed instrument that is the highest member of the violin family; this instrument has four strings and a hollow body and an unfretted fingerboard and is played with a bow.

fiddle (Noun) — Intentional deception resulting in injury to another person.

fiddle (Noun) — Something awkward to do or use, requiring a degree of manual dexterity.

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2. fiddle (Verb) Brit

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fiddle (Verb) — Avoid (one's assigned duties). ex. "The derelict soldier fiddled his duties"

fiddle (Verb) — Commit fraud and steal from one's employer. ex. "We found out that she had been fiddling for years"

fiddle (Verb) — (music) play the violin or fiddle. ex. "Zuckerman fiddled that song very nicely"

fiddle (Verb) — Manipulate manually or in one's mind or imagination. ex. "Don't fiddle with the screws"

fiddle (Verb) — Play around with or alter or falsify, usually secretively or dishonestly. ex. "the reporter fiddled with the facts"

fiddle (Verb) — Try to fix or mend. ex. "She always fiddles with her van on the weekend"

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