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faddle

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Faddle (verb) means to potter about aimlessly.

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To potter about aimlessly.

"He faddles over the needless, such as hanging maps up on the walls in the section and putting inkpots on the mantelpiece." — The Building News and Engineering Journal (1906)

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Rhymes for faddle

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What is the meaning of faddle?

"faddle" (verb) means to potter about aimlessly.

What is another word for faddle?

Other words for "faddle" include fiddle.

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