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FIDDLING

(adj.sat, verb, noun, adj.)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Fiddling.

Fiddling - as an adjective satellite

(informal) small and of little importance

Example: "A fiddling sum of money"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
footling12lilliputian13little6niggling11petty10picayune15piddling13piffling17trivial10

Fiddling - as a verb

To play aimlessly.

Example: "You're fiddling your life away."

To adjust or manipulate for deception or fraud.

Example: "Fred was sacked when the auditors caught him fiddling the books."

To play traditional tunes on a violin in a non-classical style.

To touch or fidget with something in a restless or nervous way, or tinker with something in an attempt to make minor adjustments or improvements.

Fiddling - as a noun

Action of the verb to fiddle

Fiddling - as an adjective

Of petty or trivial importance; footling

Example: "It was a fiddling little fault, but ultimately proved disastrous."

Example Sentences

"She was engaged in fiddling with her phone instead of paying attention to the lecture."
"He spent the afternoon fiddling with the radio, trying to get a better signal."
"The fiddling toddler managed to open the drawer and scatter its contents across the floor."
"Stop fiddling with your pen and focus on the task at hand."
"She always had a fiddling habit of adjusting her glasses every few seconds."
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Word Game Points

Is FIDDLING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, fiddling is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FIDDLING has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is FIDDLING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, fiddling is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FIDDLING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is FIDDLING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, fiddling is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FIDDLING has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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