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Definition of tiddler

tiddler

/ˈtɪd.lər/
tid · dler
Plural:tiddlers
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tiddler Lexical Profile

tiddler Game Scores & Validity

• 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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• Rhymes for tiddler

• Nearby Words

tidally
tidbit
tiddledywinks
tiddler
tiddlywink
tiddlywinks
tide

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 Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tiddler
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