What is another word for twiddles?

Pronunciation: [twˈɪdə͡lz] (IPA)

Twiddles are small, fidgety actions that involve the use of one's fingers or hands. There are many synonyms for the word 'twiddles', including fidgeting, twitching, jiggling, jiggling, wiggling, tapping, drumming, and shuffling. These words are often used to describe a person's restlessness or nervousness when they are bored or anxious. Other synonyms for 'twiddles' include fumbling, messing, tinkering, and fluctuation, which can indicate more of a casual or playful action. No matter what word one uses, twiddles are a common action that people engage in when they are idle or uncomfortable, and can be both a sign of anxiety or a way to pass the time.

Synonyms for Twiddles:

What are the hypernyms for Twiddles?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Twiddles

She could hear Bach's interminable twiddles, and this exasperated her nerves and she wept through many preludes and fugues.
"The Untilled Field"
George Moore
No: painted, but wi' the twiddles put in so artfully you'd think 'twas rale.
"I Saw Three Ships and Other Winter Tales"
Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch
So it went on, over and over again, more sad than the sight of a quaker as he twiddles his thumbs.
"The Field of Clover"
Laurence Housman

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