Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Fiddles.
Fiddles - 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)
Fiddles - 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 fiddles with his pen while thinking."
"She fiddles with her hair when she's nervous."
"The child fiddles with the buttons on the remote control."
"He fiddles with the settings on his phone to improve battery life."
"The musician fiddles with the tuning pegs before the performance."
Word Game Points
Is FIDDLES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, fiddles is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
FIDDLES has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is FIDDLES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, fiddles is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordFIDDLES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is FIDDLES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, fiddles is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordFIDDLES has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
