Definition of «fiddle»

The term "fiddle" has several meanings, depending on its context.

1) In a general sense, it can refer to any musical instrument that is played with a bow or by plucking its strings, such as a violin, viola, cello, etc.

2) It can also be used metaphorically to mean "to tamper" or "to meddle," as in the phrase "don't try to fiddle with something that isn't broken."

3) In some regions of North America, particularly Canada and the United States, it is a term for a type of small, sweet citrus fruit.

Usage examples

  1. I found an old violin in the attic and decided to fiddle with the strings to see if it was still playable.
  2. The programmer had to fiddle with the code to fix a bug that was causing the software to crash repeatedly.
  3. The little girl loved to fiddle with her charm bracelet, rearranging the charms and giggling with delight.

Sentences with «fiddle»

  • Secondly, they would need to improve upon Costa (very hard) or buy someone who is happy to play second fiddle with another 2 strikers at the club, one of which has been talked up. (justarsenal.com)
  • The woman at the nursery told me the best thing to do with fiddle leaf figs is indirect light, watering only when very dry and applying a systemic every two months. (theinspiredroom.net)
  • And I have a low frustration level with fiddling around with shit all the time. (gameological.com)
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