Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

tiddler

Noun
/ˈtɪd.əl.ər/
Definition
A small fish or a person or thing that is insignificant.
Examples
  • He caught a tiddler while fishing in the pond.
  • In the world of business, that startup was just a tiddler compared to the big corporations.
  • While many focus on large investments, some find success in tiddlers that grow over time.
Meaning
In informal contexts, ‘tiddler’ can refer to something that is tiny or of little importance.
Synonyms
  • small fry
  • minor player
  • little fish
  • trifle