noun

fiddling

Fiddling (noun) means the act of playing the fiddle, or of fidgeting and tinkering with something. Example: “After a bit of fiddling, he got the old radio working again.”

noun

The act of playing the fiddle, or of fidgeting and tinkering with something.

"After a bit of fiddling, he got the old radio working again."

adj

Trivial or petty.

"It was a fiddling little detail, not worth arguing over."

How to Use Fiddling

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishPlaying the fiddle, tinkering with something, or (as an adjective) trivial and petty.

Word Forms

fiddlings plural

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Rhymes for fiddling

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “fiddling” mean?

The word “fiddling” means the act of playing the fiddle, or of fidgeting and tinkering with something. In plain terms, playing the fiddle, tinkering with something, or (as an adjective) trivial and petty.

How do you use “fiddling” in a sentence?

Here is “fiddling” used in a sentence: “After a bit of fiddling, he got the old radio working again.”

What part of speech is “fiddling”?

Depending on how it is used, “fiddling” can be a noun and an adjective.

How many meanings does “fiddling” have?

“Fiddling” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of playing the fiddle, or of fidgeting and tinkering with something.