TWIDDLE as NOUN

  1. Meaning
    • a series of small (usually idle) twists or turns
    Hypernyms(s) twiddle is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)

TWIDDLE as VERB

  1. Meaning
    • manipulate, as in a nervous or unconscious manner
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • He twiddled her thumbs while waiting for the interview
    Hypernyms(s) twiddle is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • turn in a twisting or spinning motion
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • The leaves swirled in the autumn wind
    Hypernyms(s) twiddle is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)