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twiddle

[ˈtwɪd(ə)l]

twiddle Definition

  • 1to twist or move something repeatedly with your fingers, especially something small and not important
  • 2to play with something in a nervous or excited way
  • 3to make small adjustments to something in order to improve it

Using twiddle: Examples

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

  • Example

    She twiddled her hair while she waited for the bus.

  • Example

    He twiddled his thumbs nervously during the interview.

  • Example

    I spent hours twiddling with the settings on my computer.

  • Example

    The engineer twiddled the knobs on the machine until it worked perfectly.

twiddle Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for twiddle

Antonyms for twiddle

Phrases with twiddle

  • to do nothing or wait idly

    Example

    I had to twiddle my thumbs for an hour before the doctor was ready to see me.

  • to play with or adjust something in a casual or idle manner

    Example

    She twiddled with the radio until she found a station she liked.

  • to play with two sticks as a form of entertainment or stress relief

    Example

    He likes to twiddle sticks when he's feeling anxious.

Origins of twiddle

from Middle English 'twistlen', meaning 'to twirl'

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Summary: twiddle in Brief

The verb 'twiddle' [ˈtwɪd(ə)l] means to repeatedly twist or move something small and unimportant with your fingers, play with something nervously or excitedly, or make small adjustments to improve something. It is often used in phrases like 'twiddle one's thumbs' or 'twiddle with,' and can be formalized as 'adjust' or 'manipulate.'