fiddle with
The phrase "fiddle with" typically refers to making small adjustments or handling something in a restless or unauthorized manner.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)To handle or manipulate something in a nervous or restless way.
Example
- She kept fiddling with her hair during the interview.
B2Technical
(informal)To make minor adjustments to a device or system, often to improve its function.
Example
- He fiddled with the radio until he found a clear station.
C1Figurative
(informal)To alter something in a way that is unauthorized or improper, often for personal gain.
Example
- The accountant was caught fiddling with the books.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "fiddle with":
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