About The Word Twiddle
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Twiddle
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What's The Definition Of Twiddle?
[n] a series of small (usually idle) twists or turns
[v] manipulate, as in a nervous or unconscious manner [v] turn in a twisting or spinning motion; "The leaves swirled in the autumn wind" Synonyms | Synonyms for Twiddle: fiddle with | swirl | twirl | whirl Related Terms | Find terms related to Twiddle: See Also | go around | manipulate | revolve | rotate | turn | twist Twiddle In Webster's Dictionary \Twid"dle\, v. t. [Probably of imitative origin. Cf.
{Tweedle}.]
To touch lightly, or play with; to tweedle; to twirl; as, to
twiddle one's thumbs; to twiddle a watch key. [Written also
twidle.] --Thackeray.
\Twid"dle\, v. i. To play with anything; hence, to be busy about trifles. --Halliwell. \Twid"dle\, n. 1. A slight twist with the fingers. 2. A pimple. [Prov. Eng.] --Halliwell. |
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