FIDDLE - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Part of speech: Verb

avoid (one's assigned duties)

Example: The derelict soldier shirked his duties

Categories: Avoid

Part of speech: Verb

commit fraud and steal from one's employer

Example: We found out that she had been fiddling for years

Categories: Embezzle, Defalcate, Peculate, Misappropriate, Malversate

Part of speech: Verb

play the violin or fiddle

Categories: Play

Part of speech: Verb

play on a violin

Example: Zuckerman fiddled that song very nicely

Categories: Play, Spiel

The word "fiddle" comes from Old English fiþele, which comes from Middle English fithele. Many other languages have similar words:

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