Buckle and Fiddle around

Opposite meaning terms

Buckle verb - To occupy (oneself) diligently or with close attention.

Usage example: buckled himself down and finished the assignment in record time

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Fiddle around is an antonym for buckle.

Nearby Words: buck, buckled, buckling, buckler

Fiddle around verb - To spend time in aimless activity.

Usage example: we spent the snow day just fiddling around

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Buckle is an antonym for fiddle around.

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