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Synonyms
twid·dle (twĭd́l)

[Possibly blend of twist, fiddle.]

verb: -dled, -dling, -dles. 

transitive verb 

To turn over or around idly or lightly; fiddle with: “Couples are twiddling swizzle sticks while waiting for their tables” (Bryan Miller)

intransitive verb 

  1. To trifle with something.
  2. To be busy about trifles.
  3. To twirl or rotate without purpose.

noun 

The act or an instance of twiddling.

idioms

twiddle (one's) thumbs
To do little or nothing; be idle.

derivatives

twid́dler
noun