Diddle and Fly

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Diddle verb - To move or act slowly.

Usage example: even though the hurricane was fast approaching, federal and local polticians wasted precious time diddling

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Fly is an antonym for diddle.

Fly verb - To move through the air with or as if with outstretched wings.

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Diddle is an antonym for fly.

Nearby Words: flying, flyer

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