Pronunciation: /ˈfɪdəl/

Definitions of fiddle

noun a musical instrument of the violin family, similar to the violin but larger and with a deeper sound

Example Sentences

A1 He played a simple fiddle tune at the party.

A2 She used a fiddle to fix the loose string on her backpack.

B1 The antique fiddle was passed down through generations in the family.

B2 The musician's skilled fiddling captivated the audience during the concert.

C1 The expert craftsman spent hours meticulously carving the intricate design on the fiddle.

C2 The renowned violinist's fiddle playing was unmatched in its precision and emotion.

verb to touch or fidget with something in a restless or nervous way

Example Sentences

A1 She fiddles with her hair when she's nervous.

A2 He fiddled with the remote control trying to fix it.

B1 The mechanic fiddled with the engine to get it running smoothly again.

B2 The musician fiddled with the tuning of his violin before the performance.

C1 The scientist fiddled with the data to ensure accuracy in the results.

C2 The chef fiddled with the recipe until it was perfect.

Examples of fiddle in a Sentence

formal The musician skillfully played the fiddle during the classical concert.

informal I love watching my grandpa fiddle around with his old fiddle in the evenings.

slang Stop trying to fiddle with the settings on my phone, you'll mess it up!

figurative The CEO was accused of trying to fiddle with the company's financial records.

Grammatical Forms of fiddle

past tense

fiddled

plural

fiddles

comparative

more fiddly

superlative

most fiddly

present tense

fiddles

future tense

will fiddle

perfect tense

has fiddled

continuous tense

is fiddling

singular

fiddle

positive degree

fiddly

infinitive

to fiddle

gerund

fiddling

participle

fiddling

Origin and Evolution of fiddle

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English and Old High German
Story behind the word: The word 'fiddle' originates from the Old English word 'fithele' which was borrowed from Old High German 'fidula'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a musical instrument similar to a violin, over time, the word 'fiddle' has evolved to also mean to manipulate or tamper with something in a dishonest or deceptive way.