Fiddle

Quick meaning: Fiddle is a noun meaning (usually proscribed) Any of various other bowed stringed instruments, particularly those of the violin family when played non-classically.

Meaning

(usually proscribed) Any of various other bowed stringed instruments, particularly those of the violin family when played non-classically.

More Meanings

1. A violinist, or fiddler, in a band.
2. Something resembling a violin, or fiddle, in shape, particularly:
3. (figurative) A clown; an unserious person entertaining a group.
4. (figurative) Unskillful or unartful behavior, particularly when showy and superficially pleasing.
5. (especially nautical) Any rail or device that prevents items from sliding off a table, stove, etc. in rough water.
6. (UK slang, obsolete) An arrest warrant.
7. A violin, a small unfretted stringed instrument with four strings tuned (lowest to highest) G-D-A-E, usually held against the chin, shoulder, chest or on the upper thigh and played with a bow (see also usage notes below).

Example Sentences

Done at a fiddle.

He is first fiddle in the band.

...Of harpe & of salteriun. of fiðele & of coriun.

You would not have your Son the Fiddle to every jovial Company.

Word Forms

• fiddles
• fiddling
• fiddled

Synonyms for fiddle

Depending on context, synonyms include tinker, play, toy, diddle, violin.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include violin, diddle, play, toy, violinist, plan.

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