Fiddling

Pronunciation: /ˈfɪdəl/

Fiddling (noun)

  1. A musical instrument with strings, played with a bow, similar to a violin.
  2. A small change made to something, often to fix or improve it.
  3. 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)

  1. To play a string instrument, especially a violin, in a lively way.
  2. To make small changes to something, often to fix or improve it.
  3. 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.

Synonyms of Fiddling

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Fiddling

  • When referring to attention or concentration.