twiddle

• Nom désignant une série de petits mouvements de rotation ou de torsion, souvent faits distraitement ou sans but, généralement avec les doigts ou les mains.

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.

   tortillements

   • 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.

   Synonymesspinturntwirltwistwhirl

• Verbe désignant le fait de tourner, tordre ou manipuler quelque chose sans but précis, souvent par ennui ou nervosité, généralement avec les doigts.

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.

   Tourner ou faire tournoyer

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

   Synonymesrotatespinswivelturntwirltwistwhirl

2. Fidget or manipulate nervouslyB2informal

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

   tripoter nerveusement

   • 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.

   Synonymesfiddlefidgetfingerhandlemanipulateplaytoyturntwistwiggle