Fiddle and Goof off

Fiddle

Fiddle verb - To make jerky or restless movements.

Goof off and fiddle are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Goof off" instead a verb "Fiddle".

Nearby Words: fiddling, fiddled, fiddly, fiddler

Goof off

Goof off verb - To spend time doing nothing.
Usage example: returned home unannounced and found the au pair goofing off

Fiddle and goof off are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Fiddle" instead a verb "Goof off".
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