How to Pronounce "diddle"
word
[ˈdɪdəɫ]
DID-uhl
dˈɪdəl
DID-uhl
Definition
To cheat or trick someone, especially in a small or sly way. It can also mean to waste time or move something quickly with your fingers, but is most often used for cheating.
IPA Transcription
American English
[ˈdɪdəɫ]
British English
dˈɪdəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DID-uhl
UK
DID-uhl
Listen in Context
He tried to diddle me out of five dollars.
Don’t diddle with my phone, please.
She likes to diddle around when she should be working.
He got diddled by a street vendor in the market.