Diddle Definition

diddle
verb
  1. deprive of by deceit; "He swindled me out of my inheritance"; "She defrauded the customers who trusted her"; "the cashier gypped me when he gave me too little change"
  2. manipulate manually or in one's mind or imagination; "She played nervously with her wedding ring"; "Don't fiddle with the screws"; "He played with the idea of running for the Senate"

"Diddle" in song lyrics

See how diddle is used in real songs:

  • "Detrimental to meddle or diddle"
    Esoteric f/ Tha Trademarc — Hip-Hop Philosophy
  • "Hey, diddle, diddle,"
    Hey Diddle Diddle
  • "While the moon played his fiddle de diddle."
    King Kokem

Usage tips for "diddle"

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