twiddle

• Substantivo que designa uma série de pequenos giros ou rotações, frequentemente ociosos ou sem objetivo, geralmente feitos com os dedos ou as mãos. Pode também se referir ao ato de girar algo repetidamente entre os dedos, muitas vezes de forma distraída.

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

   • 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.

   Sinônimosspinturntwirltwistwhirl

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de girar, torcer ou brincar com algo por ociosidade ou nervosismo, frequentemente com os 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

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

   Sinônimosrotatespinswivelturntwirltwistwhirl

2. Fidget or manipulate nervouslyB2informal

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

   Mexer

   • 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.

   Sinônimosfiddlefidgetfingerhandlemanipulateplaytoyturntwistwiggle