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to diddle
01
to deceive someone through dishonesty, often resulting in the loss of something valuable
Transitive: to diddle sb | to diddle sb out of sth
Example
The online scammer diddled victims by selling them fake products through fraudulent websites.
The pickpocket diddled tourists out of their wallets by bumping into them in crowded areas.
He diddled his business partner by secretly diverting company funds into his own personal accounts.
02
to play or handle something, often in a trivial or careless way
Transitive: to diddle with sth
Example
She diddled with her phone while waiting for the bus.
He diddled with the pencil, tapping it nervously on the desk.
I caught him diddling with the keys, trying to figure out which one opened the door.
Example
The online scammer diddled victims by selling them fake products through fraudulent websites.
The pickpocket diddled tourists out of their wallets by bumping into them in crowded areas.
He diddled his business partner by secretly diverting company funds into his own personal accounts.
The fraudulent contractor diddled unsuspecting homeowners out of thousands of dollars by promising repairs that were never completed.
The con artist diddled elderly individuals out of their life savings by pretending to offer financial advice.
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