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- [fid-l]
- /ˈfɪd l/
- /ˈfɪd.l̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [fid-l]
- /ˈfɪd l/
Definitions of fiddled word
- noun fiddled a musical instrument of the viol family. 1
- noun fiddled violin: Her aunt plays first fiddle with the state symphony orchestra. 1
- noun fiddled Nautical. a small ledge or barrier raised in heavy weather to keep dishes, pots, utensils, etc., from sliding off tables and stoves. 1
- noun fiddled British Informal. swindle; fraud. 1
- verb without object fiddled to play on the fiddle. 1
- verb without object fiddled to make trifling or fussing movements with the hands (often followed by with): fiddling with his cuffs. 1
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Origin of fiddled
First appearance:
before 1000 One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1000; Middle English; Old English fithele (cognate with German Fiedel, Dutch vedel, Old High German fidula) probably < Vulgar Latin *vītula (cf. viol, viola1), perhaps derivative of Latin vītulārī to rejoice
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Parts of speech for Fiddled
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
fiddled popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 53% 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.
fiddled usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for fiddled
verb fiddled
- fidgeted — to move about restlessly, nervously, or impatiently.
- tinkered — a person skilled in various minor kinds of mechanical work; jack-of-all-trades.
- interfered — to come into opposition, as one thing with another, especially with the effect of hampering action or procedure (often followed by with): Constant distractions interfere with work.
- dabbled — to play and splash in or as if in water, especially with the hands.
- doodled — Simple past tense and past participle of doodle.
Antonyms for fiddled
verb fiddled
- worked — of, for, or concerning work: work clothes.
Top questions with fiddled
- emperor who fiddled while rome burned?
- who fiddled while rome burned?
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