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fit as a fiddle

fit as a fid·dle
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [fit az ey fid-l]
    • /fɪt æz eɪ ˈfɪd l/
    • /fɪt əz ə ˈfɪd.l̩/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [fit az ey fid-l]
    • /fɪt æz eɪ ˈfɪd l/

Definitions of fit as a fiddle words

  • noun fit as a fiddle a musical instrument of the viol family. 1
  • noun fit as a fiddle violin: Her aunt plays first fiddle with the state symphony orchestra. 1
  • noun fit as a fiddle Nautical. a small ledge or barrier raised in heavy weather to keep dishes, pots, utensils, etc., from sliding off tables and stoves. 1
  • noun fit as a fiddle British Informal. swindle; fraud. 1
  • verb without object fit as a fiddle to play on the fiddle. 1
  • verb without object fit as a fiddle to make trifling or fussing movements with the hands (often followed by with): fiddling with his cuffs. 1
See all 20 definitions of fit as a fiddle

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Origin of fit as a fiddle

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 Fit as a fiddle

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Fit as a fiddle

fit as a fiddle 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.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for fit as a fiddle

adj fit as a fiddle

  • able-bodied — An able-bodied person is physically strong and healthy, rather than being weak or having a disability.
  • slim — slender, as in girth or form; slight in build or structure.
  • competent — Someone who is competent is efficient and effective.
  • robust — strong and healthy; hardy; vigorous: a robust young man; a robust faith; a robust mind.
  • strapping — powerfully built; robust.
All 29 Synonyms of fit as a fiddle

Antonyms for fit as a fiddle

adj fit as a fiddle

  • infirm — feeble or weak in body or health, especially because of age; ailing.
  • inadequate — not adequate or sufficient; inept or unsuitable.
  • inappropriate — not appropriate; not proper or suitable: an inappropriate dress for the occasion.
  • incorrect — not correct as to fact; inaccurate; wrong: an incorrect statement.
  • unsuitable — not suitable; inappropriate; unfitting; unbecoming.
All 15 Antonyms of fit as a fiddle

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