fiddling
fiddling Lexical Profile
fiddling Game Scores & Validity
• noun
The act or skill of playing the fiddle or violin, especially in traditional folk music.
"Lively bluegrass fiddling echoed across the valley during the summer festival."
Restless, aimless, or experimental manipulation or tinkering with something.
"After a bit of fiddling with the antenna, she managed to get a clear radio signal."
British The dishonest alteration of financial accounts, expense claims, or records for personal gain.
"The external audit uncovered widespread tax fiddling within the subsidiary."
• adjective
Annoyingly trivial, petty, or unimportant.
"The committee wasted hours debating fiddling details instead of addressing the core budget deficit."
British Awkward or tedious to do or use because of small parts or intricate detail; fiddly.
"Replacing the tiny watch battery proved to be a fiddling job that required steady hands."