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Fiddle
01
a bowed string musical instrument that is placed under the chin to be played, usually used in folk music
to fiddle
01
to touch or handle something in a restless, absentminded, or often playful manner
Transitive: to fiddle with sth
Examples
Unable to sit still during the meeting, he began to fiddle with a pen, tapping it rhythmically on the table.
02
to perform music on the violin
Transitive: to fiddle a piece of music
Examples
She fiddled a beautiful melody on her violin.
03
to tinker with something to enhance its functionality or performance
Transitive: to fiddle with sth
Examples
He fiddled with the settings on his guitar to achieve the perfect sound for the recording.
04
to manipulate information dishonestly, often with the intent to gain financial advantage
Transitive: to fiddle information
Examples
The accountant was caught fiddling the company's financial records to inflate profits artificially.
