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Definition twiddle in British English

twiddle verb

verb
/ˈtwɪd(ə)l/
1

to twist or turn something in a bored or nervous way

Example

She twiddled a strand of her hair.

Example

He began twiddling with his pen.

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2

to turn a switch on a piece of equipment or a machine

Example

He twiddled the radio dial until he found a news programme.

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Definition twiddle in British English