Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fiddle-de-dee
Interjection
/ˈfɪdel diː ˈdiː/
Definition
An expression used to dismiss something as unimportant or trivial.
Examples
- “Oh, fiddle-de-dee! I won’t worry about that small detail.”
- “When faced with challenges, she often responds with a cheeky fiddle-de-dee.”
Meaning
Fiddle-de-dee conveys a lighthearted attitude toward something that is considered insignificant or not worthy of serious attention.
Synonyms
- nonsense
- frivolity
- fiddlesticks
