verb
tweedle
TWEE-duhl
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.”
verb
1
To play a fiddle or similar instrument in a light, offhand way.
"He tweedled a cheerful tune on his old fiddle."
2
To coax or persuade someone gently.
"She tweedled him into agreeing to come along."
How to use tweedle
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo play music lightly, or to coax someone with gentle persuasion.
When to use it
Rare and old-fashioned; mostly recognised today from the names Tweedledum and Tweedledee.
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Word forms
- Plural
- tweedles
- Third person singular
- tweedles
- Past tense
- tweedled
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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".
Synonyms
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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.
