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Definition fiddle in British English

fiddle verb

verb
/ˈfɪd(ə)l/
1

to touch or move something with many small quick movements of your fingers because you are bored, nervous, or concentrating on something else

Example

She fiddled with the sugar packet, avoiding his eyes.

Synonyms and related words
touch pick up handle
1.1

to touch, move, or change something many times in order to improve it or make it work better

Example

Kay was fiddling with the radio dial.

Synonyms and related words
touch pick up handle
2

to produce false results or records, in order to get money or other benefits

Example

They all fiddle their taxes.

Example

They accuse the government of fiddling the unemployment figures.

Synonyms and related words
rort cheat defraud
3

to play a tune on the violin

Synonyms and related words
accompany arrange articulation
Definition fiddle in British English