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To toy or play (with something) in an idle, fidgety, aimless or unstructured way; to mess around (with); to muck around (with).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive, transitive
Examples
- Stop fiddling around with those matches before you set the place on fire.
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To tinker (with): to make small adjustments or improvements (to something), especially in an experimental or unskilled manner.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive, transitive
Examples
- I've been fiddling around all morning, trying to get this old lawnmower to work.
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