diddle
verb [I or T] (PLAY) /ˈdɪd.l̩/ USDefinition
› to work with something in a way that is not serious, or to play with something: He diddled with the washing machine, but it still wouldn't work. I'm not much of a musician, I just like to diddle around.Touching and feelingShowing affection
(Definition of diddle verb (PLAY) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- dab verb
- feel noun (TOUCH)
- feel verb (TOUCH)
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