Fiddle with

verb

Move or touch something aimlessly or nervously.

She was fiddling with a pen during the meeting.
Visual representation of "fiddle with" - Move or touch something aimlessly or nervously

Often appears as...

  • fiddle with object
  • fiddle with hands
verb

To change or adjust something, often in an attempt to fix it.

He spent the afternoon fiddling with the engine, trying to find the issue.
Visual representation of "fiddle with" - To change or adjust something, often in an attempt to fix it

Often appears as...

  • fiddle with settings
  • fiddle with device
verb

Move or touch something aimlessly or nervously.

She was fiddling with a pen during the meeting.
Visual representation of "fiddle with" - Move or touch something aimlessly or nervously

Often appears as...

  • fiddle with object
  • fiddle with hands
verb

To change or adjust something, often in an attempt to fix it.

He spent the afternoon fiddling with the engine, trying to find the issue.
Visual representation of "fiddle with" - To change or adjust something, often in an attempt to fix it

Often appears as...

  • fiddle with settings
  • fiddle with device
Definition 1 of 2
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Sign of Anxiety

Indicates a person may feel nervous or anxious, often done subconsciously.

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During her presentation, Clara couldn't help fiddling with her necklace.
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Body Language

Can suggest boredom or impatience, watch for it in social situations.

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Waiting for his turn, Joe started fiddling with his watch.
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Distracting

Others might find it distracting, try to be mindful of this habit.

Illustration for Distracting
His constant fiddling with the pencil was distracting others in the library.
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Sign of Anxiety

Indicates a person may feel nervous or anxious, often done subconsciously.

Illustration for Sign of Anxiety
During her presentation, Clara couldn't help fiddling with her necklace.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Body Language

Can suggest boredom or impatience, watch for it in social situations.

Illustration for Body Language
Waiting for his turn, Joe started fiddling with his watch.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Distracting

Others might find it distracting, try to be mindful of this habit.

Illustration for Distracting
His constant fiddling with the pencil was distracting others in the library.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Sign of Anxiety

Indicates a person may feel nervous or anxious, often done subconsciously.

Illustration for Sign of Anxiety
During her presentation, Clara couldn't help fiddling with her necklace.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Body Language

Can suggest boredom or impatience, watch for it in social situations.

Illustration for Body Language
Waiting for his turn, Joe started fiddling with his watch.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Distracting

Others might find it distracting, try to be mindful of this habit.

Illustration for Distracting
His constant fiddling with the pencil was distracting others in the library.
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