Diddle with and Monkey

Diddle with

Diddle with verb - To handle thoughtlessly, ignorantly, or mischievously.
Usage example: if you use my home theater system, don't diddle with the settings—everything has been professionally calibrated
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Synonyms for Diddle with

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

Monkey

Monkey verb - Do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly.

Diddle with and monkey are semantically related. You can use "Diddle with" instead a verb "Monkey".

Nearby Words: monkeying, monkeyed
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Monkey and Diddle with. (2017). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/diddle_with/monkey
Diddle with & Monkey. N.p., 2017. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/diddle_with/monkey>.
Monkey or Diddle with. 2017. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/diddle_with/monkey.
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