twiddling Synonyms

Strongest:

to play negligently with something, turn, twist, to spend time idly, to rotate lightly or idly, to turn or jounce lightly

Emily sat restlessly, twiddling her thumbs as she waited for the test results.
The nervous child twiddled his hair while the teacher explained the lesson.
The anxious teenager twiddled with her bracelet, revealing her unease about the upcoming exam.
As the speaker droned on, the bored audience member twiddled their fingers in time with the monotone delivery.
The impatient manager twiddled their pen, eagerly awaiting the meeting's conclusion.
The restless student twiddled a pencil between their fingers, unable to focus on the lecture.
The fidgety customer twiddled with the menu, trying to decide what to order.
The uneasy employee twiddled their shoes as they listened to their superior's reprimand.
The anxious bride twiddled with her bouquet as she waited for the ceremony to begin.
The impatient child twiddled their feet on the floor, eager to get outside and play.

to play negligently with something, turn, twist, to spend time idly, to rotate lightly or idly, to turn or jounce lightly

rotating, whirling, cranking, swivelling, swirling, pivoting, winding, swiveling, swinging, spinning

No antonyms found.

Emily sat restlessly, twiddling her thumbs as she waited for the test results.

The nervous child twiddled his hair while the teacher explained the lesson.

The anxious teenager twiddled with her bracelet, revealing her unease about the upcoming exam.

As the speaker droned on, the bored audience member twiddled their fingers in time with the monotone delivery.