What does fiddle with mean?
Definitions for fiddle with
fid·dle with
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Princeton's WordNet
twiddle, fiddle withverb
manipulate, as in a nervous or unconscious manner
"He twiddled his thumbs while waiting for the interview"
Wiktionary
fiddle withverb
To manipulate an object, especially in a nervous or restless manner.
fiddle withverb
To adjust the position, as of an electronic device, in order to provide better reception or signal.
fiddle withverb
To manipulate in order to gain something for oneself.
ChatGPT
fiddle with
To fiddle with something means to handle or manipulate it aimlessly, often in a restless or nervous manner, or to repeatedly make minor adjustments or alterations to it.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of fiddle with in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of fiddle with in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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- rāwekewekeMāori
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