1. a violin, especially when used to play folk or country music
Usage: informal

1. to play the violin or fiddle
2. to touch or move something restlessly or nervously with one’s hands
3. to make minor adjustments or changes to something

Examples

• The musician played a lively tune on his fiddle.
• She learned to fiddle at a young age from her grandfather.
• Stop fiddling with your pen during the meeting.
• He fiddled with the radio dial trying to find a clear station.
• Don’t fiddle with the thermostat settings.
• The old man could fiddle beautifully at country dances.
• She nervously fiddled with her necklace while waiting.