fiddling

[ˈfɪdlɪŋ]

fiddling Definition

  • 1spending time on something that is unimportant or unnecessary
  • 2trifling or petty

Using fiddling: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "fiddling" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Stop fiddling with your phone and pay attention to the lecture.

  • Example

    He spent the whole day fiddling with his car engine.

  • Example

    The company wasted a lot of money on fiddling projects.

fiddling Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for fiddling

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Summary: fiddling in Brief

The adjective 'fiddling' [ˈfɪdlɪŋ] describes spending time on something that is unimportant or unnecessary, or something that is trifling or petty. It is often used to describe minor or insignificant things, as in 'The company wasted a lot of money on fiddling projects.'