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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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   Learn the meaning of fiddle as a verb and a noun in English, with synonyms, idioms and phrasal verbs. Find out how to pronounce fiddle and see examples from the Cambridge Dictionary corpus.

   • English (US)

     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: Arabic Translation

     FIDDLE translate: يُزَوّر. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Fiddle: Italian Translation

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

   • Fiddle: Korean Translation

     FIDDLE translate: 조작하다. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Fiddle: French Translation

     FIDDLE translate: jouer avec, frauder, trafiquer, violon...

   • Fiddle: German Translation

     fiddle translate: die Geige, die Unterschlagung, geigen,...

   • Bass Fiddle

     BASS FIDDLE definition: 1. a double bass 2. a double bass 3....

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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   Fiddle is a noun for a violin or a verb for playing it, making trifling movements, or cheating. Learn the origin, usage, and idioms of fiddle with Dictionary.com.

6. 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 musical instrument, a verb for playing it or manipulating something, or a slang term for a swindle or a trick.

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. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of fiddle – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Fiddle can be a verb meaning to change something dishonestly for money, or a noun meaning a violin or a dishonest way to get money. Learn more about the meaning, pronunciation and usage of fiddle with examples and translations.

9. 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”