Diddle with and Tinker

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

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

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Diddle with and tinker are semantically related. You can use "Diddle with" instead a verb "Tinker".

Nearby Words: tinkering, tinkered

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