Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fiddlestick
noun
/ˈfɪd.əl.stɪk/
Definition
A light, slender stick or rod used for playing the fiddle or violin, especially in earlier times.
Examples
- He waved his fiddlestick as he played a cheerful tune.
- When she heard his excuses, she exclaimed, ‘That’s just fiddlestick!’
Meaning
A term that can refer to a bow used for playing string instruments, or figuratively, it can also mean nonsense or trivial matters.
Synonyms
- nonsense
- trifles
- balderdash
- rubbish
