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FIDDLED

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There are 8 meanings of the word Fiddled.

Fiddled - 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)
violin
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bowed stringed instrumentstring
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Fiddled - as a verb

Avoid (one's assigned duties)

Example: "The derelict soldier shirked his duties"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
goldbrickshirkshrink from
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
avoid
Hyponyms (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)
playtoy
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
manipulate
Hyponyms (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)
monkeytamper

Try to fix or mend

Example: "Can you tinker with the t.v. set--it's not working right"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tinker

Example Sentences

"He fiddled with his phone, trying to find the right app."
"She fiddled nervously with the buttons on her shirt."
"The child fiddled with the puzzle pieces, unable to figure out how they fit together."
"He fiddled with the lock, hoping to open the door quietly."
"She fiddled with her hair, trying to create the perfect hairstyle."
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Word Game Points

Is FIDDLED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, fiddled is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FIDDLED has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is FIDDLED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, fiddled is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FIDDLED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is FIDDLED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, fiddled is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FIDDLED has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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