diddles

verb

Definition of diddlesnext
present tense third-person singular of diddle
1
as in pokes
to move or act slowly even though the hurricane was fast approaching, federal and local politicians wasted precious time diddling

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2
as in plucks
to rob by the use of trickery or threats an unscrupulous Broadway producer diddles little old ladies by persuading them to invest in a surefire flop

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diddles
  1. pokes
  2. lingers
  3. beats
  4. does
Verb
  • The post had been liked more than 30,000 times, and Ted has since appeared in by his owner that pokes fun at the candid video becoming an unexpected viral sensation.
    Melissa Fleur Afshar, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Much of Lame's content pokes fun at life hacks, which, in his view, are baloney.
    Ari Daniel, NPR, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of pokes
Verb
  • Like the piano music, the heat of that kiss lingers in the new scene.
    Manohla Dargis, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Disparity lingers between the sides at either end of the table but the league still boasts evidence of a growing competitiveness.
    Jessica Hopkins, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
Definition of lingers
Verb
  • Does anyone really care whether Tesla beats and raises?
    Jim Cramer, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Nothing beats the idea of inclusion.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of beats
Verb
  • Society establishes a tax that if AI does the right thing, it is taxed lightly.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • In a town that does things by the book, Urban is intent on trying new things, tinkering around with formula.
    Stephen Deusner, SPIN, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of does
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