Meaning of the word fiddle in English
What does fiddle mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
fiddle
US /ˈfɪd.əl/
UK /ˈfɪd.əl/
Noun
1.
a violin, especially when used to play folk music
Example:
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He played a lively tune on his fiddle.
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The band featured a banjo and a fiddle.
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Verb
1.
to play the fiddle
Example:
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He can really fiddle a lively jig.
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The old man would often sit on his porch and fiddle for hours.
2.
to touch or manipulate something in a restless or aimless way
Example:
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He kept fiddling with his pen during the meeting.
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Don't fiddle with the wires, you might break something.
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3.
to falsify figures or accounts
Example:
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He was caught fiddling the expenses.
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They suspect someone has been fiddling with the accounts.
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