fiddlestick
Americannoun
noun
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informal a violin bow
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any meaningless or inconsequential thing; trifle
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an expression of annoyance or disagreement
Etymology
Origin of fiddlestick
First recorded in 1400–50, fiddlestick is from the late Middle English word fidillstyk. See fiddle, stick 1
Vocabulary lists containing fiddlestick
Example Sentences
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"A humble obedient fiddlestick, sir!" retorted the new comer.
From The Amateur Gentleman by Farnol, Jeffery
I charge you in the Kings name, play the man, Which if you do not quickly, I begin with you, I'le make you dance, do you see your fiddlestick?
From The Little French Lawyer A Comedy by Beaumont, Francis
I will not be an object of interest, and admiration, and fiddlestick to you; I will not submit to it.'
From Venetia by Disraeli, Benjamin, Earl of Beaconsfield
His arms seemed to keep his fiddlestick in motion without the least sympathy from their master.
From British Goblins Welsh Folk-lore, Fairy Mythology, Legends and Traditions by Sikes, Wirt
"Swiss fiddlestick," retorted Schillie, "my dear girls, if you think I shall break my back and spoil my hands ornamenting a house for you, you will find yourselves wonderfully deceived."
From Yr Ynys Unyg The Lonely Island by Winton, Julia de
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