twiddle

• Sustantivo que denota una serie de giros o vueltas pequeñas, a menudo ociosas o sin propósito, generalmente hechas con los dedos o las manos.

A noun referring to a series of small, often idle or aimless twists or turns, typically made with the fingers or hands.

1. Small idle twists or turnsC1informal

   A series of small, often aimless or nervous twists or turns, especially of the fingers or hands.

   giro o vuelta pequeña e inquieta

   • He gave his pen a nervous twiddle while waiting for the interview.
   • She performed a little twiddle with her hair as she thought.
   • The child's constant twiddle of his thumbs showed his impatience.

   Sinónimosspinturntwirltwistwhirl

• Verbo que denota girar, retorcer o jugar con algo sin un propósito claro, a menudo por aburrimiento o nerviosismo, generalmente con los dedos.

A verb used to indicate the act of turning, twisting, or playing with something idly or nervously, often with the fingers.

1. Twist or spinB2informal

   To turn something in a twisting or spinning motion, often idly or playfully.

   Girar o retorcer

   • He sat twiddling a pencil between his fingers.
   • She twiddled the knob on the radio absentmindedly.
   • The child twiddled the toy car's wheels.

   Sinónimosrotatespinswivelturntwirltwistwhirl

2. Fidget or manipulate nervouslyB2informal

   To handle or play with something in a restless, nervous, or unconscious manner.

   Jugar nerviosamente con algo

   • He twiddled his thumbs while waiting for the interview.
   • She twiddled her hair nervously during the conversation.
   • Stop twiddling with your phone and pay attention.

   Sinónimosfiddlefidgetfingerhandlemanipulateplaytoyturntwistwiggle