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twiddle
('tw/I/d/-/l )

noun (n)

  • a series of small (usually idle) twists or turns(noun.act)
    source: wordnet30
  • A slight twist with the fingers.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • turn in a twisting or spinning motion(verb.motion)
    Synonym:
    swirl, twirl, whirl
    source: wordnet30
  • manipulate, as in a nervous or unconscious manner(verb.contact)
    Example:
    He twiddled his thumbs while waiting for the interview.
    Synonym:
    fiddle with
    source: wordnet30
  • To touch lightly, or play with; to tweedle; to twirl; as, to twiddle one's thumbs; to twiddle a watch key.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To play with anything; hence, to be busy about trifles.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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