Diddle with and Monkey with

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

Monkey with

Monkey with verb - To handle thoughtlessly, ignorantly, or mischievously.
Usage example: don't monkey with that broken lawnmower

Diddle with and monkey with are semantically related. You can use "Diddle with" instead a verb "Monkey with".
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Monkey with and Diddle with. (2017). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/diddle_with/monkey_with
Diddle with & Monkey with. N.p., 2017. Web. 22 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/diddle_with/monkey_with>.
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