Diddle and Play

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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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Play is a synonym for diddle. In some cases you can use "Play" instead a verb "Diddle".

Play verb - To spend time in aimless activity.

Usage example: just played around while we waited for the bus to arrive

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Diddle is a synonym for play. Sometimes you can use "Diddle" instead a verb "Play".

Nearby Words: played, playful, player, playfulness, playing

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