Meaning of the word twiddle in English

What does twiddle mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

twiddle

US /ˈtwɪd.əl/
UK /ˈtwɪd.əl/
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Verb

to twist, move, or fiddle with something, typically out of nervousness or boredom

Example:
She sat there twiddling her thumbs while waiting for the results.
He twiddled the knob on the radio to find a better signal.

Noun

an act of twisting or moving something lightly

Example:
Give the dial a little twiddle to see if it works.
With a quick twiddle of his fingers, the coin disappeared.