1
as in nuts
language, behavior, or ideas that are absurd and contrary to good sense
oh, fiddle! I've heard that excuse a thousand times before
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as in scam
chiefly British
an instance of the use of dishonest methods to acquire something of value
the e-mail was another one of those fiddles from some supposed Nigerian millionaire seeking to transfer funds out of his country
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as in to fidget
to make jerky or restless movements
the executive fiddled with a pen as she impatiently waited for the meeting to begin
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as in to cheat
to rob by the use of trickery or threats
conscienceless grifters who had spent their lives fiddling the naive
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Recent Examples of fiddle
Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025
The bar also hosted such legendary local bands such as the Tigerlillies, Ditchweed and the Fairmount Girls and helped turn a new generation onto bluegrass music with its Sunday performances by the Comet Bluegrass All-Stars, whose fiddle player was Cunningham's uncle Ed.
—Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 Sep. 2025
Matt K. Lewis, Twin Cities, 19 Aug. 2025
Communities across the globe probably independently fiddled their way towards the invention of proto lip balms over and over.
—Mark Hay, Popular Science, 13 Aug. 2025
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Noun
One of the most popular houseplants today is the fiddle leaf fig (Ficus lyrata).
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025
The bar also hosted such legendary local bands such as the Tigerlillies, Ditchweed and the Fairmount Girls and helped turn a new generation onto bluegrass music with its Sunday performances by the Comet Bluegrass All-Stars, whose fiddle player was Cunningham's uncle Ed.
—Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
The party that fails this test will be remembered — if at all — as the one fiddling while Rome was automated.
—Matt K. Lewis, Twin Cities, 19 Aug. 2025
Communities across the globe probably independently fiddled their way towards the invention of proto lip balms over and over.
—Mark Hay, Popular Science, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fiddle
Noun
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Some nuts and seeds are higher in magnesium than others and are smart choices for those looking to boost their intake.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
8 Oct. 2025
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Instead of saturated fat, the current guidelines encourage eating foods that are high in unsaturated fat, including nuts, avocados and olive oil, which are linked to lower cardiovascular risk.—
Will Stone,
NPR,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Instead, hang up, report the number and details of the scam to the sheriff's office or local police.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Data from the commission show from 2020 to 2023, consumers lost more than $110 million in scams involving Bitcoin ATMs.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Children fidgeted in the relentless August heat.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Sep. 2025
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Notice: are people fidgeting, looking at their hands, or rolling their eyes?—
Anne Sugar,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The scandal exposed how some wealthy families cheated and bribed to secure spots for their children at elite universities, sparking nationwide outrage over denied opportunities for more deserving students.—
Hanna Park,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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This isn’t the first time that the couple was surrounded by cheating rumors.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Packers gonna Packers, but at least Doubs is clear of that nonsense.—
Jess Bryant,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Assembly Bill 325 is economically illiterate nonsense that attempts to ban the use of pricing algorithms that help businesses determine prices.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This 6-quart Dutch oven is just the right size for baking homemade sourdough or tossing the ingredients together to make your best chili recipe.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
9 Oct. 2025
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No one is better built than Leavy, a crafty veteran sportswriter, for between-innings repartee, wry asides, and tossed-off ideas for improving her beloved sport—and maybe even keeping its ever-looming obsolescence at bay for another decade or three.—
Mark Leibovich,
The Atlantic,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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These 515 V3s, along with other New Balance sneakers, offer a wide, roomy toe box, ensuring that my toes aren’t squeezed together and out of alignment.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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The shoes fold in half, becoming compact enough to fit in your personal item or squeeze into a corner of your carry-on.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The jazz crooner died of a heart attack six years later in 1973 at age 37, while recovering from open-heart surgery.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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And jazz-pop newcomer Laufey has made her mark by blending timeless sounds with Gen Z realities, building a strong audience of fans of her work and admirers of her musical ability.—
Maura Johnston,
Rolling Stone,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Fiddle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fiddle. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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