twiddler

twid·dle

T t

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [twid-l]
- /ˈtwɪd l/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [twid-l]
- /ˈtwɪd l/

Definitions of twiddler word

verb with object twiddler to turn about or play with lightly or idly, especially with the fingers; twirl. 1
verb without object twiddler to play or trifle idly with something; fiddle. 1
verb without object twiddler to turn about lightly; twirl. 1
noun twiddler the act of twiddling; turn; twirl. 1
idioms twiddler twiddle one's thumbs, to do nothing; be idle: Business was slack, and the salespeople were twiddling their thumbs. 1

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Origin of twiddler

First appearance:

before 1530

One of the 29% oldest English words

1530-40; perhaps blend of twitch and fiddle

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Parts of speech for Twiddler

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twiddler popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 68% 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.

twiddler usage trend in Literature

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