Fiddled Meaning in English
word · lemma: fiddle
Definition
To touch, move, or adjust something in a restless or nervous way, often without purpose; also, to change or manipulate something dishonestly.
Usage & Nuances
'Fiddled' is often informal. It can mean just playing or nervously shifting things ('He fiddled with his pen'), or more seriously, dishonest adjustment ('fiddled the accounts'). Common phrases: 'fiddled with', 'fiddled the numbers'. Not to be confused with 'played the fiddle' (the instrument).
Example Sentences
She fiddled with her necklace during the meeting.
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Someone fiddled the numbers on the report.
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I accidentally fiddled with your phone settings.
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They noticed someone had fiddled the results, so the test was done again.
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My little brother always fiddled with things he wasn't supposed to touch.
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He fiddled with the radio until it worked.
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