Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

diddle

verb
/ˈdɪd.əl/
Definition
To waste time or engage in trivial activities.
Examples
  • Stop diddling around and get to work!
  • He spent the afternoon diddling instead of studying for his exam.
Meaning
To move or act in a playful, silly, or aimless way.
Synonyms
  • fiddle
  • dawdle
  • fool around