Diddle and Fiddle with

Diddle

Diddle verb - To move or act slowly.

Fiddle with and diddle are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Fiddle with" instead a verb "Diddle".

Fiddle with

Fiddle with verb - To handle thoughtlessly, ignorantly, or mischievously.
Usage example: I could tell that someone had been fiddling with the carefully set controls on my entertainment system

Diddle and fiddle with are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Diddle" instead a verb "Fiddle with".

Both terms in one sentence

  • But Liquor Is Quicker So you bring the chemicals, I bring the wine I fiddle with yours and you diddle with mine Then drunked and drugged we fall on our backs Naturally performing unnatural acts
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