diddler

did·dle

D d

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [did-l]
- /ˈdɪd l/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [did-l]
- /ˈdɪd l/

Definitions of diddler word

verb with object diddler Informal. to move back and forth with short rapid motions; jiggle: Diddle the switch and see if the light comes on. 1
verb with object diddler Slang. to copulate with. to practice masturbation upon. 1
verb without object diddler Informal. to toy; fool (usually followed by with): The kids have been diddling with the controls on the television set again. 1
verb without object diddler to waste time; dawdle (often followed by around): You would be finished by now if you hadn't spent the morning diddling around. 1
verb without object diddler Informal. to move back and forth with short rapid motions. 1
noun diddler A person who diddles; a cheat. 1

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Origin of diddler

First appearance:

before 1800

One of the 42% newest English words

First recorded in 1800-10; perhaps special use of diddle2

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Parts of speech for Diddler

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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diddler popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

diddler usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for diddler

noun diddler

bilk — To bilk someone out of something, especially money, means to cheat them out of it.
cheater — A cheater is someone who cheats.
con artist — A con artist is someone who tricks other people into giving them their money or property.
cozen — to cheat or trick (someone)
deceiver — to mislead by a false appearance or statement; delude: They deceived the enemy by disguising the destroyer as a freighter.

All 16 Synonyms of diddler