Fiddle Definition & Meaning
fiddle
- noun
- bowed stringed instrument that is the highest member of the violin family; this instrument has four strings and a hollow body and an unfretted fingerboard and is played with a bow
- verb
- avoid (one's assigned duties); "The derelict soldier shirked his duties"
- commit fraud and steal from one's employer; "We found out that she had been fiddling for years"
- play the violin or fiddle
- play on a violin; "Zuckerman fiddled that song very nicely"
- 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"
- play around with or alter or falsify, usually secretively or dishonestly; "Someone tampered with the documents on my desk"; "The reporter fiddle with the facts"
- try to fix or mend; "Can you tinker with the T.V. set--it's not working right"; "She always fiddles with her van on the weekend"
"Fiddle" in song lyrics
See how fiddle is used in real songs:
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"I'm nearly fit as a fiddle"
Aceyalone — I Can't Complain -
"A wild brother but I dip like a corn fiddle"
Afu-Ra — Poisonous Taoist -
"In his own life's music - left to play second fiddle"
Alexipharmic — Who is Alexipharmic?
Words that rhyme with fiddle
Usage tips for "fiddle"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "fiddle" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for fiddle to find words that pair well.