noun, verb ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The act of one who twiddles.

   "No doubt there are boys today whose twiddlings with an electrified guitar will lead them into rewarding careers like Kenin's."

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of twiddle form-of, gerund, participle, present

Synonyms

All synonyms

twirlbabblecacklechatchattercome in contact

Example

More examples

"So are you translating or twiddling your fingers?"

Related phrases

twiddling line

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