fiddle with

== English == === Verb === fiddle with (third-person singular simple present fiddles with, present participle fiddling with, simple past and past participle fiddled with)(transitive) To manipulate or toy with (an object), especially in a nervous, restless or aimless manner. To tinker with: to make small adjustments or improvements to (something), especially in an experimental or unskilled manner. (figuratively) To manipulate in order to gain something for oneself. (slang, usually reflexive) To masturbate. ==== Synonyms ==== (to manipulate an object restlessly): play with, toy with, twirl (to adjust the position): tweak, adjust, tinker (to manipulate in order to gain something): mess with ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ====