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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2
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
Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 7 Oct. 2025
As a young boy, Cashel learned to play traditional Irish music on the fiddle, which molded the trajectory of his schooling and early career.
—Alyssa Davis, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 20 Aug. 2025
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
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Noun
Instead of playing sixth fiddle on a show consumed by middle-class Resistance moms, the 41-year-old mother of two is now one of the most powerful women in news.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 7 Oct. 2025
As a young boy, Cashel learned to play traditional Irish music on the fiddle, which molded the trajectory of his schooling and early career.
—Alyssa Davis, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
Verb
But so too does fiddle — not violin, fiddle — and piano.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 20 Aug. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fiddle
Noun
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This recipe takes a simple pumpkin cake and turns it into a wonderfully decadent dessert with a creamy, spiced filling and whipped topping with caramel, toffee bars, and nuts.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
29 Oct. 2025
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Add nuts and seeds to your diet.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Ny-Quasia Mazzola was wanted by the Panama City Police Department in connection with the scam, according to authorities.—
Julia Marnin,
Miami Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
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In October 2024, the arrest of prominent Cambodian journalist Mech Dara, who helped expose the human trafficking fueling online scam centers, prompted widespread international concern.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
25 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 release came as the Ciattarelli campaign tried to raise questions about whether Sherrill was involved in a cheating scandal during her time in Annapolis in the early 1990s.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
26 Oct. 2025
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The documents included disciplinary information and reportedly showed that Sherrill was barred from walking at her 1994 graduation after refusing to inform on classmates involved in a cheating scandal.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The other side in a debate with common sense is nonsense.—
Danielle Kurtzleben,
NPR,
22 Oct. 2025
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That kind of no-nonsense mentality cuts right through all the nonsense and puts the focus on the work.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Bieber picked up the victory for Toronto after tossing five-and-a-third innings and giving up just one run on four hits.—
Wayne Sterling,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
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For those without any shelter, there’s always the risk that valuables or important documents will get tossed during a cleanup, and public records show that city crews are rarely flagging belongings for storage.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Oct. 2025
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George Matysik, executive director of Share Food Program, a Philadelphia food bank, told USA TODAY that food banks are already squeezed by federal funding cuts.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
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Then, squeeze your Magic Eraser a few times to activate the foaming bubbles.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Bring the theme home with background music courtesy of the film's soundtrack or some autumnal instrumental jazz.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Oct. 2025
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For two days, it’s located on Lafayette Street in SoHo, a physical pop-up for the Icelandic jazz musician’s collaboration with Everlane.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Fiddle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fiddle. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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