tweedle
Tweedle (verb) means to play a fiddle or similar instrument in a light, offhand way. Example: “He tweedled a cheerful tune on his old fiddle.”
How to use tweedle
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo play music lightly, or to coax someone with gentle persuasion.
Rare and old-fashioned; mostly recognised today from the names Tweedledum and Tweedledee.
Word forms
tweedled past tense, tweedles plural, tweedles singular
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He _____ a cheerful tune on his old fiddle.
Etymology
Thought to be imitative of a fiddle's sound, possibly influenced by "wheedle".
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Rhymes for tweedle
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What does “tweedle” mean?
The word “tweedle” means to play a fiddle or similar instrument in a light, offhand way. In plain terms, to play music lightly, or to coax someone with gentle persuasion.
How do you pronounce “tweedle”?
“Tweedle” is pronounced TWEE-duhl (/ˈtwiːdəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “tweedle” in a sentence?
Here is “tweedle” used in a sentence: “He tweedled a cheerful tune on his old fiddle.”
What part of speech is “tweedle”?
“Tweedle” is a verb.
How many meanings does “tweedle” have?
“Tweedle” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to play a fiddle or similar instrument in a light, offhand way.