intj
fiddlesticks
FIHDL-stihks
Fiddlesticks (intj) means an old-fashioned exclamation of dismissal, meaning "nonsense.". Example: “Fiddlesticks!" she said. "That excuse won't fool anyone.”
intj
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An old-fashioned exclamation of dismissal, meaning "nonsense."
""Fiddlesticks!" she said. "That excuse won't fool anyone.""
"'Safe? Fiddlesticks! There is no safe. Mr Lavington is an intelligent man. You will see, he will have devised a hiding-place much more intelligent than a safe. A safe is the first thing everyone looks for.'"
— Agatha Christie, The Case of the Veiled Lady (1923)
"Fiddlesticks! It's nothing but smoke and mirrors!"
How to use fiddlesticks
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old-fashioned way to say "nonsense" or express mild annoyance.
When to use it
Quaint and mostly humorous or old-fashioned in tone today.
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Etymology
From fiddlestick, originally meaning a violin bow, later used as a dismissive exclamation from around 1600.
Class of 1600
fiddlesticks joined the language around 1600.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “fiddlesticks” mean?
The word “fiddlesticks” means an old-fashioned exclamation of dismissal, meaning "nonsense.". In plain terms, an old-fashioned way to say "nonsense" or express mild annoyance.
How do you pronounce “fiddlesticks”?
“Fiddlesticks” is pronounced FIHDL-stihks (/ˈfɪdl̩.stɪks/ in IPA).
How do you use “fiddlesticks” in a sentence?
Here is “fiddlesticks” used in a sentence: “"Fiddlesticks!" she said. "That excuse won't fool anyone.".”
What part of speech is “fiddlesticks”?
“Fiddlesticks” is an intj.
Where does the word “fiddlesticks” come from?
The word “fiddlesticks” dates back to around 1600. From fiddlestick, originally meaning a violin bow, later used as a dismissive exclamation from around 1600.
