1. to turn or twist something repeatedly with the fingers, often in a nervous or idle manner
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘twiddle’

Examples

• She twiddles her pen during meetings when she’s thinking.
• He nervously twiddles his thumbs while waiting for the interview.
• The child twiddles the knob on the radio to find a clear station.
• She always twiddles her hair when she’s concentrating on homework.
• He twiddles the dials on his guitar amplifier to get the perfect sound.
• The anxious student twiddles her pencil during the exam.