noun

twiddling

Twiddling (noun) means the act of fidgeting or idly playing with something. Example: “His constant twiddling with his phone made her nervous.”

noun

The act of fidgeting or idly playing with something.

"His constant twiddling with his phone made her nervous."

How to use twiddling

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishIdle fidgeting, usually with the hands.

twiddlings plural

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His constant _____ with his phone made her nervous.

fiddling

What does “twiddling” mean?

The word “twiddling” means the act of fidgeting or idly playing with something. In plain terms, idle fidgeting, usually with the hands.

How do you use “twiddling” in a sentence?

Here is “twiddling” used in a sentence: “His constant twiddling with his phone made her nervous.”

What part of speech is “twiddling”?

“Twiddling” is a noun.

What is the meaning of twiddling?

"twiddling" (noun) means the act of fidgeting or idly playing with something.