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   fiddle

   /ˈfɪdl/

   noun

   • 1. a violin. informal Similar violinviolacellodouble basshistorical:kit
   • 2. an act of defrauding, cheating, or falsifying: informal British "a major mortgage fiddle" Similar fraudswindlefixwangleconfidence trickrusewilepiece of deceptionbit of sharp practiceinformal:racketcon trickflimflamsting
   • 3. a small task that seems awkward and unnecessarily complex: informal British "inserting a tape is a bit of a fiddle"
   • 4. a ledge or raised rim that prevents things from rolling or sliding off a table in rough seas.

   verb

   • 1. touch or fidget with something in a restless or nervous way: "Lena fiddled with her cup" Similar fidgetplaytoytwiddlefussfool aboutfool aroundtriflefingerthumbhandlefeeltouchwaste timeact aimlesslyinformal:mess aboutmess aroundpaw
   • ▪ tinker with something in an attempt to make minor adjustments or improvements: "he fiddled with the blind, trying to prevent the sun from shining in her eyes" Similar tinkerplay aboutplay aroundtampermeddleinterferemonkeyadjust
   • ▪ pass time aimlessly, without doing or achieving anything of substance.
   • 2. falsify (figures, data, or records), typically in order to gain money: informal British "everyone is fiddling their expenses" Similar falsifymanipulatemassagerigdistortpervertmisrepresentjuggledoctoraltertamper withinterfere withinformal:cookfixdiddlefinagleflimflamcook the books
   • 3. play the violin. informal

   Word Origin Old Englishfithele, denoting a violin or similar instrument (originally not an informal or depreciatory term), related to Dutch vedel and German Fiedel, based on Latin vitulari ‘celebrate a festival, be joyful’, perhaps from Vitula, the name of a Roman goddess of joy and victory. Compare with viol.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFIDDLE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   FIDDLE definition: 1. to act dishonestly in order to get something for yourself, or to change something dishonestly…. Learn more.

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     FIDDLE meaning: 1. to act dishonestly in order to get...

   • Znaczenie Fiddle, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     FIDDLE definicja: 1. to act dishonestly in order to get...

   • Fiddle: Polish Translation

     fiddle translate: fałszować, skrzypce, skrzypki, przekręt,...

   • Fiddle: Malay Translation

     fiddle translate: biola, penipuan, main biola, bermain-main,...

   • Fiddle: Thai Translation

     FIDDLE translate: เครื่องดนตรีตระกูลซอหรือไวโอลิน, หลอกลวง,...

   • Fiddle: Italian Translation

     fiddle translate: falsificare, imbrogliare, violino,...

   • Fiddle: Czech Translation

     fiddle - translate into Czech with the English-Czech...

   • Fiddle Spanish Translation

     FIDDLE translate: falsear, violín, juguetear con, jugar con,...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › fiddleFiddle Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Fiddle can be a noun meaning a violin or a verb meaning to play on a fiddle, to move the hands restlessly, or to cheat. Learn more about the word history, synonyms, examples, and related phrases of fiddle.

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5. www.dictionary.com › browse › fiddleFIDDLE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   to touch or manipulate something, as to operate or adjust it; tinker (often followed by with ): You may have to fiddle with the antenna to get a clear picture on the TV. to waste time; trifle; dally (often followed by around ): Stop fiddling around and get to work. British Informal. to cheat.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › fiddleFiddle - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of 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. synonyms: violin. see more. verb. play the violin or fiddle. see more. verb. play on a violin. “Zuckerman fiddled that song very nicely”

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › fiddleFiddle - definition of fiddle by The Free Dictionary

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   Fiddle is a noun that means a violin or a violin-like instrument, or a verb that means to play such an instrument, to meddle, or to cheat. Learn more about the origin, synonyms, and idioms of fiddle from various dictionaries and sources.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFIDDLE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning and usage of the word fiddle in British and American English. Fiddle can be a noun for a violin or a verb for playing, adjusting, or cheating.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishfiddle verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the verb fiddle, which can mean to touch something with your hands, to change something dishonestly, or to play the violin. See examples, synonyms and phrasal verbs with fiddle.