fiddle

/fˈɪdə‍l/

/ˈfɪdəɫ/

Fiddle

a bowed string musical instrument that is placed under the chin to be played, usually used in folk music

synonyms : violin

to fiddle

MAIN VERB

play the violin or fiddle

try to fix or mend

synonyms : tinker

manipulate manually or in one's mind or imagination

synonyms : diddle

play around with or alter or falsify, usually secretively or dishonestly

synonyms : monkey

commit fraud and steal from one's employer

avoid (one's assigned duties)

synonyms : goldbrick

Examples

1. Environmentalists claimed governments were fiddling while Rome burned.

2. So many politicians were found to be on the fiddle.

3. There is many a good tune played on an old fiddle.

4. My career will be over if anyone ever finds out I was on the fiddle during my time as the company treasurer.