chiefly British

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tiddly
Adjective
  • In October 2023, Cook was charged with cruelty to children after allegedly picking up Jolly’s 4-year-old twins while drunk.
    Laura Barcella, People.com, 19 Feb. 2025
  • Christian Velasquez-Galeano, 28, was driving drunk around 4:45 a.m. Sunday in Garden City, Nassau County, police said in a press release.
    Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 10 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • The new script brings to life images that are only discussed in Gogol’s original, such as a group of drunken rats.
    Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 2 Mar. 2025
  • She was arrested on charges including drunken driving and hit-and-run, police said.
    Don Sweeney, Sacramento Bee, 26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Offerings might include crudo, flash fried and pan seared presentations drizzled with a fragrant curry or a savory aguachile sauce.
    Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
  • What to order: Hangover taco — chicken, fries, salsa and fried egg.
    Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Other features include the L-Track mounting points for hanging wet gear in the shower.
    Everett Potter, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
  • There are a few different types of cleaning devices that can fall into the category of a wet/dry vac, including wet floor cleaners and steam cleaners.
    Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2025
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“Tiddly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tiddly. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.

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