fiddle Synonyms
Another word for fiddle
• noun (Context 1)
A violin, especially when used to play folk, bluegrass, or traditional music.
"She played a lively tune on the violin to get the crowd dancing at the barn."
• verb (Context 2)
To touch or fidget with something in a restless, nervous, or aimless manner.
"He began to fidget with his keys while waiting anxiously for the train to arrive."
• verb (Context 3)
To play the violin, especially in a folk or traditional style.
"The musicians fiddled late into the night at the community barn dance."
• verb (Context 4)
To falsify or dishonestly manipulate figures, records, or accounts.
"They were accused of attempting to falsify the company's financial records to hide their mounting losses."
• noun (Context 5)
A dishonest or fraudulent action, typically involving the manipulation of money or records.
"The accountant was fired immediately after management discovered his tax swindle."
• noun (Context 6)
An awkward, complicated, or delicate task that requires careful attention.
"Replacing the tiny screws in the back of the antique watch was a bit of a chore."