1. plural of fiddle; violins, especially those used in folk or country music
Usage: informal

1. third person singular present of fiddle; plays the violin
Usage: informal
2. third person singular present of fiddle; touches or moves something restlessly or nervously
Usage: informal
3. third person singular present of fiddle; tampers with or adjusts something, often unnecessarily
Usage: informal

Examples

• The band brought their fiddles for the country music performance.
• She fiddles with her pen during meetings when she’s nervous.
• He always fiddles with the radio settings in the car.
• The musician fiddles beautifully at local folk festivals.
• Stop fiddling with the thermostat – it’s fine as it is.
• The old-time band had three fiddles and a banjo.
• She fiddles with her phone constantly during class.