fiddling
Americanadjective
adjective
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trifling or insignificant; petty
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another word for fiddly
Etymology
Origin of fiddling
late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; fiddle, -ing 2
Example Sentences
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He couldn’t understand what I was doing down on my knees in the middle of the road, fiddling around in the dust.
From Literature
“Katherine, tell Chip to stop fiddling with the cell phone,” he whispered urgently.
From Literature
For once, instead of complaining, he sits solemnly, fiddling with his fork.
From Literature
She turns the engine on and starts fiddling with some of the knobs.
From Literature
The ongoing injuries have left Musselman to continue fiddling with his lineup in search of answers.
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