English dictionary
fiddle
nounPronunciation
ˈfɪd(ə)l
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- bowed stringed instrument that is the highest member of the violin family; this instrument has four strings and a hollow body and an unfretted fingerboard and is played with a bow
verb
- try to fix or mend
verb
- play around with or alter or falsify, usually secretively or dishonestly
verb
- manipulate manually or in one's mind or imagination
verb
- play on a violin
verb
- play the violin or fiddle
verb
- commit fraud and steal from one's employer
verb
- avoid (one's assigned duties)
Example sentences
Can you tinker with the T.V. set — it's not working right
She always fiddles with her van on the weekend
Someone tampered with the documents on my desk
the reporter fiddled with the facts
She played nervously with her wedding ring
Don't fiddle with the screws
He played with the idea of running for the Senate
Zuckerman fiddled that song very nicely
We found out that she had been fiddling for years
The derelict soldier shirked his duties