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fiddle

The word “fiddle” has 2 syllables: fid-dle

It's pronounced as /ˈfɪdəl/

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In the thesaurus, “fiddle” has 207 synonyms and 16 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for fiddle along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for fiddle

Antonyms for fiddle

Meanings of fiddle

  • noun
    1. Any of various bowed string instruments, often a violin when played in any of various traditional styles, as opposed to classical violin.
    2. A kind of dock (Rumex pulcher) with leaves shaped like the musical instrument.
    3. An adjustment intended to cover up a basic flaw.
    4. A fraud; a scam.
    5. On board a ship or boat, a rail or batten around the edge of a table or stove to prevent objects falling off at sea. (Also fiddle rail).
  • verb
    1. To play aimlessly.
    2. To adjust or manipulate for deception or fraud.
    3. To play traditional tunes on a violin in a non-classical style.
    4. To touch or fidget with something in a restless or nervous way, or tinker with something in an attempt to make minor adjustments or improvements.

Example Sentences

  • She played a lively tune on her fiddle during the festival.
  • He likes to fiddle with gadgets until he figures out how they work.
  • The old man kept an antique fiddle hanging on his wall.
  • Don’t fiddle with the lock, or you might break it.
  • The band’s music featured a strong fiddle accompaniment.

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