twiddle
/ˈtwɪdəl/ · verb
Meaning
- To wiggle, fidget or play with; to move around.
- To flip or switch two adjacent bits (binary digits).
- To be in an equivalence relation with.
- To play with anything; hence, to be busy about trifles.
- A slight twist with the fingers.
- A wiggling movement.
- A small decorative embellishment.
- A small musical flourish.
- A tilde.
- A drawn line that is curvy or twisted.
- A tiny bit.
- A tizzy.
Etymology / origin
Unknown. Perhaps a blend of twirl, twist, or twitch; fiddle.
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