ALL meanings of fiddling
fid·dling
F f - adjective fiddling trifling; trivial: a fiddling sum of money. 1
- noun fiddling a musical instrument of the viol family. 1
- noun fiddling violin: Her aunt plays first fiddle with the state symphony orchestra. 1
- noun fiddling Nautical. a small ledge or barrier raised in heavy weather to keep dishes, pots, utensils, etc., from sliding off tables and stoves. 1
- noun fiddling British Informal. swindle; fraud. 1
- verb without object fiddling to play on the fiddle. 1
- verb without object fiddling to make trifling or fussing movements with the hands (often followed by with): fiddling with his cuffs. 1
- verb without object fiddling to touch or manipulate something, as to operate or adjust it; tinker (often followed by with): You may have to fiddle with the antenna to get a clear picture on the TV. 1
- verb without object fiddling to waste time; trifle; dally (often followed by around): Stop fiddling around and get to work. 1
- verb without object fiddling British Informal. to cheat. 1
- verb with object fiddling to play (a tune) on a fiddle. 1
- verb with object fiddling to trifle or waste (usually used with away): to fiddle time away. 1
- verb with object fiddling Bookbinding. to bind together (sections or leaves of a book) by threading a cord through holes cut lengthwise into the back. 1
- verb with object fiddling British Informal. to falsify: to fiddle the account books. to cheat: to fiddle the company out of expense money. 1
- idioms fiddling fine as a fiddle, South Midland and Southern U.S. fiddle (def 15). 1
- idioms fiddling fit as a fiddle, in perfect health; very fit: The doctor told him he was fit as a fiddle. Also, as fit as a fiddle. 1
- idioms fiddling play second fiddle. second fiddle. 1
- noun fiddling playing around with sth 1
- noun fiddling playing the violin 1
- noun fiddling Annoyingly trivial or petty. 1
- noun fiddling action of the verb to fiddle. 0
- verb fiddling present participle of fiddle. 0
- adjective fiddling Of petty or trivial importance; footling. 0
- uncountable noun fiddling Fiddling is the practice of getting money dishonestly by altering financial documents. 0
- uncountable noun fiddling Violin playing, especially in folk music, is sometimes referred to as fiddling. 0
- adjective fiddling You can describe something as fiddling if it is small, unimportant, or difficult to do. 0
- adjective fiddling trifling or insignificant; petty 0
- adjective fiddling trifling; useless; petty 0