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Definition of tiddler
tiddler
/ˈtɪd.lər/
tid · dler
Plural:tiddlers
tiddler Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
7
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
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• noun
1
British A very small fish, especially a minnow or a stickleback, often caught by children in shallow streams or ponds.
Example
"The children spent the afternoon happily catching tiddlers in a jar at the local stream."
2
British A remarkably small person or thing, particularly a young child or toddler.
Example
"I haven't seen your nephew since he was just a little tiddler running around the garden."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Late 19th century: perhaps related to the dialect word 'tiddly' (meaning very small) or 'tittle' (a tiny amount), combined with the noun-forming suffix '-er'.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tiddler. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tiddler