tweedle
[tweed-l]
- to produce high-pitched, modulated sounds, as a singer, bird, or musical instrument.
- to perform lightly upon a musical instrument.
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- to lure by or as by music: The Pied Piper tweedled the children into following him.
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Origin of tweedle
First recorded in 1675–85; imitative
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Historical Examples
"Tweedle, the rest of their name, is on the back of their collars," Alice explained.
Uncle Wiggily in WonderlandHoward R. Garis
Wheedle her, tweedle her, teedle her, but don't let her make sure of you.
The Story of an African Farm(AKA Ralph Iron) Olive Schreiner
Well, one of our clients is one of the great publishing firms, and Tweedle often dines with the publisher.
That FortuneCharles Dudley Warner
There must be knowledge all along the street that he was in the great law office of Hunt, Sharp & Tweedle.
That FortuneCharles Dudley Warner
Mr. Tweedle had come to the desk and offered his hand in his usual conciliatory and unctuous manner.
That FortuneCharles Dudley Warner