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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.
As she waited for her appointment, she absentmindedly fiddled with the zipper on her jacket.
02
to perform music on the violin
Transitive: to fiddle a piece of music
Examples
She fiddled a beautiful melody on her violin.
The street musician fiddled traditional tunes in the town square.
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.
The mechanic fiddled with the engine, fine-tuning it for optimal performance.
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.
The fraudulent businessman fiddled the sales figures to secure a loan from the bank.
