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fiddled

The correct spelling is fiddled.

How to pronounce fiddled

verb

Say it like: Fid-dle-d

The correct spelling is fiddled. To play aimlessly. For example: "You're fiddling your life away."

Usage Examples

You're fiddling your life away.

Fred was sacked when the auditors caught him fiddling the books.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To play aimlessly.
  2. 2.To adjust or manipulate for deception or fraud.
  3. 3.To play traditional tunes on a violin in a non-classical style.
  4. 4.To touch or fidget with something in a restless or nervous way, or tinker with something in an attempt to make minor adjustments or improvements.

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