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Definition of piddling

piddling

/ˈpɪd.lɪŋ/
pid · dling
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• adjective

1

Pathetically small, trivial, or insignificant in amount, value, or importance.

Example

"The freelance writer refused to spend an entire weekend working on the article for such a piddling fee."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Dating back to the 16th century, 'piddling' derives from the verb 'piddle', meaning to trifle or engage in petty, unproductive tasks, likely formed as a diminutive variant of 'peddle' or 'puddle'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Piddling. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/piddling
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