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fiddle with

 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb fiddle with has 1 sense
  1. twiddle, fiddle with - manipulate, as in a nervous or unconscious manner; "He twiddled her thumbs while waiting for the interview"
    --1 is one way to manipulate
    Sample sentence:
    Somebody ----s something

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Fiddle With

Definition: To manipulate or play with something in a carefree or experimental manner.

Part of Speech: Verb phrase

Sense 1: To idly toy with or adjust something without a clear purpose.

Example sentence 1: She fiddled with her hair while waiting for the bus.

Example sentence 2: He couldn't help but fiddle with the buttons on his new remote control.

Sense 2: To try various small changes in an attempt to improve or fix something.

Example sentence 1: The mechanic fiddled with the engine to figure out the issue.

Example sentence 2: Mary fiddled with the settings on her camera until she got the perfect shot.

Sense 3: To play a musical instrument, especially in an improvised or casual manner.

Example sentence 1: The guitarist fiddled with the strings, creating a beautiful melody.

Example sentence 2: Despite the noise, the children enjoyed fiddling with the piano keys.

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