fiddle

• Substantiv, das ein Streichinstrument bezeichnet, meist eine Violine, besonders in der Volksmusik.

A noun referring to a stringed musical instrument, typically a violin, especially when played in folk music.

1. B1informal

   A stringed musical instrument, typically a violin, especially when used in folk music.

   Fiedel

   • He played a lively tune on his fiddle.
   • The old man taught his grandson how to play the fiddle.
   • She brought her fiddle to the campfire gathering.

   Synonymeviolin

2. Fraud or dishonest actB2informalbritish

   A dishonest or fraudulent scheme or activity.

   Betrug

   • The accountant was caught in a tax fiddle.
   • They were involved in an insurance fiddle.
   • The company's financial records revealed a massive fiddle.

   Synonymecheatcondeceptionfraudhoaxracketscamshamswindletrickery

• Verb, das kleine, ziellose Bewegungen oder Anpassungen bezeichnet, oft mit den Händen, oder das Beschäftigen mit etwas auf nutzlose Weise; außerdem Geige spielen.

A verb used to indicate the act of making small, aimless movements or adjustments, often with one's hands, or to tinker with something in an unproductive way.

1. B1informal

   To play the violin, especially in folk or informal music.

   Geige spielen

   • He fiddled a lively tune at the pub.
   • She loves to fiddle traditional Irish songs.
   • The musician fiddled all night at the festival.

2. Tinker or adjustB1informal

   To touch or adjust something in a restless or aimless way.

   Herumspielen oder justieren

   • Stop fiddling with the radio knobs.
   • He fiddled with his pen while thinking.
   • She fiddled with the settings on her phone.

   Synonymefidgetmessplaytinkertoytweak

3. Manipulate dishonestlyB2informal

   To alter or manipulate something in a dishonest way to gain an advantage.

   Betrügen

   • The accountant was caught fiddling the books.
   • They fiddled the results to win the competition.
   • He was accused of fiddling his expenses.

   Synonymecookdoctorfalsifyfixfudgemanipulaterigtamper

Phrasal-Variantenfiddle with