Fiddle with
Fiddle with verb - To handle thoughtlessly, ignorantly, or mischievously.
Usage example: I could tell that someone had been fiddling with the carefully set controls on my entertainment system
Twiddle is a synonym for fiddle with. In some cases you can use "Twiddle" instead a verb "Fiddle with". popular alternative
Twiddle
Twiddle verb - Manipulate, as in a nervous or unconscious manner.
Usage example: He twiddled his thumbs while waiting for the interview
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Synonyms for Twiddle
Fiddle with is a synonym for twiddle. You can use "Fiddle with" instead a verb "Twiddle". popular alternative
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