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twiddle

/ˈtwɪdəl/ · verb

Meaning

  1. To wiggle, fidget or play with; to move around.
  2. To flip or switch two adjacent bits (binary digits).
  3. To be in an equivalence relation with.
  4. To play with anything; hence, to be busy about trifles.
  5. A slight twist with the fingers.
  6. A wiggling movement.
  7. A small decorative embellishment.
  8. A small musical flourish.
  9. A tilde.
  10. A drawn line that is curvy or twisted.
  11. A tiny bit.
  12. A tizzy.

Etymology / origin

Unknown. Perhaps a blend of twirl, twist, or twitch; fiddle.

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