fiddle

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

ruСуществительное, обозначающее струнный музыкальный инструмент, обычно скрипку, особенно в контексте народной музыки.esSustantivo que designa un instrumento musical de cuerda frotada, generalmente un violín, especialmente en el contexto de la música folclórica o tradicional.frNom désignant un instrument de musique à cordes frottées, généralement un violon, en particulier dans le contexte de la musique traditionnelle ou folklorique.deSubstantiv, das ein Streichinstrument bezeichnet, meist eine Violine, besonders in der Volksmusik.ptSubstantivo que designa um instrumento musical de cordas, geralmente o violino, especialmente no contexto da música folclórica ou popular.zh名词，指弦乐器，通常指小提琴，尤用于民间音乐语境。arاسم يشير إلى آلة موسيقية وترية، وهي عادة الكمان، ولا سيما في سياق الموسيقى الشعبية والرقص الشعبي. كما قد يدل على نوع من الكمان المستخدم في الموسيقى الشعبية.

1. Musical instrument B1 informal

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

   • 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.

   ruСкрипкаesviolín folclóricofrViolon (instrument folklorique)deFiedelptRabecazh民间小提琴arكمان

   Synonyms: violin

2. Fraud or dishonest act B2 informal british

   A dishonest or fraudulent scheme or activity.

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

   ruМошенничествоesFraude o estafafrEscroquerie, combine frauduleusedeBetrugptFraudezh欺诈arاحتيال

   Synonyms: cheatcondeceptionfraudhoaxracketscamshamswindletrickery

• fiddles plural form
• fiddles' possessive plural form
• fiddle's possessive singular form

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.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения совершения мелких, бесцельных движений или корректировок, часто руками, или бесцельного возиться с чем-либо.esVerbo que indica hacer movimientos pequeños o ajustes sin un propósito claro, a menudo con las manos, o manipular algo de manera inquieta; también puede significar tocar el violín de manera ligera o casual.frVerbe désignant le fait de faire de petits mouvements ou ajustements sans but précis, souvent avec les mains, ou de tripoter quelque chose sans grande concentration. Peut aussi signifier jouer du violon de manière peu experte ou bricoler un instrument.deVerb, das kleine, ziellose Bewegungen oder Anpassungen bezeichnet, oft mit den Händen, oder das Beschäftigen mit etwas auf nutzlose Weise; außerdem Geige spielen.ptVerbo usado para indicar a realização de pequenos movimentos ou ajustes sem objetivo definido, muitas vezes com as mãos, ou o ato de mexer em algo sem propósito. Também pode significar tocar violino de forma informal ou ajustar algo repetidamente.zh动词，指用手无目的地摆弄或做小幅调整；也指无意义地瞎忙、摆弄某物；还可指拉小提琴。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على القيام بحركات صغيرة بلا هدف أو تعديلات طفيفة، غالبًا باليدين، أو العبث بالشيء دون جدوى.

1. Play the violin B1 informal

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

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

   ruИграть на скрипкеestocar el violínfrjouer du violon (populaire/folk)deGeige spielenptTocar violinozh拉小提琴arالعزف على الكمان

2. Tinker or adjust B1 informal

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

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

   ruВозиться или настраиватьesmanosear, tocar sin propósitofrTripoter, bricolerdeHerumspielen oder justierenptMexer ou ajustarzh摆弄或调整arالعبث أو الضبط

   Synonyms: fidgetmessplaytinkertoytweak

3. Manipulate dishonestly B2 informal

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

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

   ruМошенничатьesFalsear, manipular con engañofrtruquerdeBetrügenptFraudarzh做假账arالتلاعب بالغش

   Synonyms: cookdoctorfalsifyfixfudgemanipulaterigtamper

• fiddled past participle
• fiddled past simple
• fiddling present participle
• fiddles third person singular

Phrasal variants: fiddle with