Fiddling
Pronunciation: /ˈfɪdəl/
Fiddling (noun)
- A musical instrument with strings, played with a bow, similar to a violin.
- A small change made to something, often to fix or improve it.
- Dishonest or illegal activity, especially to get money.
Examples
- She played a lively tune on the fiddle.
- The musician tuned his fiddle before the concert.
Common collocations: play the fiddle, tune a fiddle, make a fiddle, quick fiddle, tax fiddle
Fiddling (verb)
- To play a string instrument, especially a violin, in a lively way.
- To make small changes to something, often to fix or improve it.
- To act in a dishonest way, often to gain money or advantage.
Examples
- She loves to fiddle in her free time.
- He fiddled beautifully at the concert.