English to English
twiddle
('tw/I/d/-/l
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noun (n)
- a series of small (usually idle) twists or turns(noun.act)source: wordnet30
- A slight twist with the fingers.(noun)source: webster1913
verb (v)
- manipulate, as in a nervous or unconscious manner(verb.contact)Example:
He twiddled his thumbs while waiting for the interview.
source: wordnet30 - To touch lightly, or play with; to tweedle; to twirl; as, to twiddle one's thumbs; to twiddle a watch key.(verb)source: webster1913
- To play with anything; hence, to be busy about trifles.(verb)source: webster1913