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单词 niddle
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Definition of niddle in English:

niddle

verb ˈnɪd(ə)l
Irish English, Scottish, Northern
  • no object To fiddle, toy, or fidget, especially with the fingers; to busy oneself in a pointless manner. Also with object: to fiddle with (the fingers, etc.).

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in John Jamieson (1759–1838), antiquary and philologist. Origin uncertain; compare -le and perhaps also fiddle, piddle, tiddle, etc.

 
 

Definition of niddle in US English:

niddle

verbˈnɪd(ə)l
Irish English, Scottish, Northern
  • no object To fiddle, toy, or fidget, especially with the fingers; to busy oneself in a pointless manner. Also with object: to fiddle with (the fingers, etc.).

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in John Jamieson (1759–1838), antiquary and philologist. Origin uncertain; compare -le and perhaps also fiddle, piddle, tiddle, etc.

 
 
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