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fiddling

/ˈfɪdlɪŋ/ /ˈfɪdəlɪŋ/

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verb

To play aimlessly.

Examples :

"While waiting for the bus, he was fiddling with his phone, not really looking at anything. "

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verb

To adjust or manipulate for deception or fraud.

Examples :

"Fred was sacked when the auditors caught him fiddling the books."

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verb

To play traditional tunes on a violin in a non-classical style.

Examples :

"My grandpa loves fiddling old Irish songs on his violin every Sunday afternoon. "

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verb

To touch or fidget with something in a restless or nervous way, or tinker with something in an attempt to make minor adjustments or improvements.

Examples :

"Example Sentence: "During the test, he kept fiddling with his pen, which made the teacher suspicious." "

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noun

Action of the verb to fiddle

Examples :

"Definition: "Action of the verb to fiddle" (meaning restless or nervous movements, often with the hands) Sentence: "During the long presentation, the fiddling with her pen betrayed her boredom." "

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adjective

Of petty or trivial importance; footling

Examples :

"It was a fiddling little fault, but ultimately proved disastrous."

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