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twiddle - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'twiddle' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Twiddle [ n.]
- A slight twist with the fingers.
- A pimple.
2 . Twiddle [ v. i.]
- To play with anything; hence, to be busy about trifles.
3 . Twiddle [ v. t.]
- To touch lightly, or play with; to tweedle; to twirl; as, to twiddle one's thumbs; to twiddle a watch key.

Meaning of 'twiddle' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . twiddle [ v]
Meaning (1):
- manipulate, as in a nervous or unconscious manner
Example in sentence:
  • He twiddled his thumbs while waiting for the interview
Meaning (2):
- turn in a twisting or spinning motion
Example in sentence:
  • The leaves swirled in the autumn wind