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- Dictionaryfiddle/ˈfɪdl/
noun
- 1. a violin. informal Similar
- 2. an act of defrauding, cheating, or falsifying: informal British "a major mortgage fiddle" Similar
verb
- 1. touch or fidget with something in a restless or nervous way: "Lena fiddled with her cup" Similar
- 2. falsify (figures, data, or records), typically in order to gain money: informal British "everyone is fiddling their expenses" Similar
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The meaning of FIDDLE is violin. How to use fiddle in a sentence. violin; a device (such as a slat, rack, or light railing) to keep objects from sliding off a table aboard ship…
FIDDLE definition: 1. to act dishonestly in order to get something for yourself, or to change something dishonestly…. Learn more.
to make trifling or fussing movements with the hands (often followed by with ): fiddling with his cuffs. to touch or manipulate something, as to operate or adjust it; tinker (often followed by with ): You may have to fiddle with the antenna to get a clear picture on the TV.
Definitions of fiddle. noun. bowed stringed instrument that is the highest member of the violin family; this instrument has four strings and a hollow body and an unfretted fingerboard and is played with a bow. synonyms: violin. see more. verb. play the violin or fiddle. see more. verb. play on a violin. “Zuckerman fiddled that song very nicely”
A fiddle is a dishonest action or scheme in which someone gets money for themselves.
1. To play (a tune) on a fiddle. 2. Chiefly British To alter or falsify for dishonest gain: fiddled the figures in the report. Phrasal Verbs: fiddle around. To act foolishly, playfully, or without a clear sense of purpose: Quit fiddling around and get to work! fiddle away. To waste or squander: fiddled away the morning browsing the internet.
Definition of fiddle verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
FIDDLE definition: 1. to change something dishonestly in order to get money: 2. a violin (= a wooden musical…. Learn more.
noun. 1. a musical instrument of the viol family. 2. violin. Her aunt plays first fiddle with the state symphony orchestra. 3. Nautical. a small ledge or barrier raised in heavy weather to keep dishes, pots, utensils, etc., from sliding off tables and stoves.
fĭdl. A violin, especially one used to play folk or country music. Any stringed instrument played with a bow, esp. the violin. A petty swindle. A frame or railing on a ship's table to keep dishes, etc. from sliding off in rough weather. Nonsensical, trifling matters. To play a fiddle.
