fiddling

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adjective

fid·​dling ˈfid-liŋ How to pronounce fiddling (audio) ˈfi-dᵊl-iŋ How to pronounce fiddling (audio)
Synonyms of fiddlingnext
: trifling, petty
a fiddling excuse

fiddling

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noun

: the act of playing on a fiddle
… Schwarz brings up an orchestra member to do some country fiddling …— Heidi Waleson
One of the most compelling qualities of Southern fiddling is the rhythm.— Augusta Heritage Center

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Examples of fiddling in a Sentence

Adjective you should delegate these fiddling matters to your staff so that you can focus on more important issues
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Noun
Life’s hard enough, and if facial fiddling is music to your ears, have at it. — Valerie Monroe, Allure, 21 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1652, in the meaning defined above

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of fiddling was in the 15th century

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“Fiddling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fiddling. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.

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