Synonym of violin, a small unfretted stringed instrument with four strings tuned (lowest to highest) G-D-A-E, usually held against the chin and played with a bow; the position of a violinist in a band; (usually proscribed) any stringed instrument, particularly those of the violin family.

To play the fiddle or violin, particularly in a folk or country style.

(obsolete) Synonym of fiddlesticks.

plural of fiddle

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of fiddle

simple past tense and past participle of fiddle

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of fiddle with

simple past tense and past participle of fiddle with

To manipulate an object, especially in a nervous or restless manner. / To adjust the position, as of an electronic device, in order to provide better reception or signal.

Engaged in financially dishonest behaviour.