Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Fiddle.
How to pronounce fiddle:
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Fiddle - as a 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 (Exact Relations)
violinHypernyms (Closely Related)
bowed stringed instrumentstringHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Fiddle - as a verb
Avoid (one's assigned duties)
Example: "The derelict soldier shirked his duties"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
goldbrickshirkshrink fromHypernyms (Closely Related)
avoidHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Commit fraud and steal from one's employer
Example: "We found out that she had been fiddling for years"
Play the violin or fiddle
Play on a violin
Example: "Zuckerman fiddled that song very nicely"
Manipulate manually or in one's mind or imagination
Example: "She played nervously with her wedding ring"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
playtoyHypernyms (Closely Related)
manipulateHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Play around with or alter or falsify, usually secretively or dishonestly
Example: "Someone tampered with the documents on my desk"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
monkeytamperTry to fix or mend
Example: "Can you tinker with the t.v. set--it's not working right"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tinkerExample Sentences
"He played a beautiful melody on his fiddle."
"She inherited her grandfather's antique fiddle."
"The old man played a lively tune on his fiddle."
"The musician tuned her fiddle before the performance."
"He carried his fiddle in a sturdy case."
Word Game Points
Is FIDDLE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, fiddle is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
FIDDLE has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is FIDDLE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, fiddle is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordFIDDLE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is FIDDLE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, fiddle is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordFIDDLE has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.