fiddle (around) (Meaning)

fiddle (around)

to spend time in activity that does not have a real purpose

No weak antonyms found.

The mechanic fumbled with the engine, fiddling around for hours before finding the issue.
The construction worker tried to fiddle with the wires, but his clumsy hands only made the situation worse.
The child fiddled around with her toys, not knowing what else to do.
The musician fiddled around with his guitar strings, trying to find the perfect tune.
The artist fiddled around with the colors on her palette, debating which shades to use.
The cook fiddled around with the seasonings, trying to achieve the perfect balance of flavors.
The scientist fiddled around with the microscope, hoping to make a groundbreaking discovery.
The politician fiddled around with his speech, trying to find the right words to convince the crowd.
The student fiddled around with his pencil, unable to focus on his homework.
The clockmaker fiddled around with the tiny gears, hoping to repair the antique timepiece.

to spend time in activity that does not have a real purpose

mess around, goof (around), monkey (around), fool around, potter (around), hang about,play, putter (around), trifle, clown (around)

settle (down), buckle (down),set (to),knuckle down,

The mechanic fumbled with the engine, fiddling around for hours before finding the issue.

The construction worker tried to fiddle with the wires, but his clumsy hands only made the situation worse.

The child fiddled around with her toys, not knowing what else to do.

The musician fiddled around with his guitar strings, trying to find the perfect tune.