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    diddle
    /ˈdɪdl/

    verb

    • 1. cheat or swindle (someone) so as to deprive them of something: informal "he thought he'd been diddled out of his change"
    • 2. pass time aimlessly or unproductively: informal North American "I felt sorry for her, diddling around in her room while her friends were having a good time"

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

    Learn the definition of diddle in English, a verb that can mean to trick, to play, or to have sex. See examples, synonyms, and translations of diddle in different languages.

  3. www.dictionary.com › browse › diddleDIDDLE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    verb (used without object) , did·dled, did·dling. Informal. to toy; fool (usually followed by with ): The kids have been diddling with the controls on the television set again. to waste time; dawdle (often followed by around ): You would be finished by now if you hadn't spent the morning diddling around.

  4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › diddleDiddle Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Diddle is a verb that can mean to move with short rapid motions, to waste time in trifling, to swindle, or to copulate. Learn more about its synonyms, examples, and word history from Merriam-Webster.

  5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDIDDLE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Apr 20, 2024 · Learn the meaning and usage of the verb 'diddle' in British and American English. Find out the synonyms, origin, and examples of 'diddle' in different contexts.

  6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › diddlediddle verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    verb. /ˈdɪdl/ (informal) Verb Forms. [transitive] diddle somebody (out of something) (British English) to get money or some advantage from somebody by cheating them synonym cheat. He’s been diddling the taxman for years. My old boss diddled me out of over £5 000. Join us.

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › diddleDiddle - definition of diddle by The Free Dictionary

    Diddle is a slang verb that means to cheat, swindle, or deceive, or to toy, fool, or waste time. It can also mean to jerk or shake something rapidly. See examples, synonyms, and translations of diddle.