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   diddle

   /ˈdɪdl/

   verb

   • 1. cheat or swindle (someone) so as to deprive them of something: informal "he thought he'd been diddled out of his change"
   • ▪ deliberately falsify: "he diddled his income tax returns"
   • 2. pass time aimlessly or unproductively: informal North American "I felt sorry for her, diddling around in her room while her friends were having a good time"
   • 3. have sex with (someone). vulgar slang North American

   Word Origin early 19th century: probably from the name of Jeremy Diddler, a character in the farce Raising the Wind (1803) by the Irish dramatist James Kenney (1780–1849). Diddler constantly borrowed and failed to repay small sums of money: the name may be based on an earlier verb diddle ‘walk unsteadily’.

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   What does Diddle mean?

   • We all wondered what this could be, for we knew it was not there when Diddle went up. Diddle definition: to cheat; swindle; hoax.. See examples of DIDDLE used in a sentence.

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   Where did the term 'Diddle' come from?

   • It is impossible to determine the exact meaning or origin of the term “diddle”. The expression “hey diddle diddle” was found in some Shakespeare’s works, and there is a connection of it with “hey nonny no” used in old English folk songs.

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   What does Hey Diddle Diddle mean?

   • The expression “hey diddle diddle” was found in some Shakespeare’s works, and there is a connection of it with “hey nonny no” used in old English folk songs. The lyrics of this song are very imaginative and hilarious, having a very positive impact over the children: It will make them laugh a lot and will also stimulate their imagination.

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   What does it mean to Diddle a taxman?

   • He’s been diddling the taxman for years. My old boss diddled me out of over £5 000. Want to learn more? [intransitive] diddle (around) (North American English) to waste time without having a purpose Sometimes I just diddle around all day.

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     DIDDLE meaning: 1. to get money from someone in a way that...

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     DIDDLE translate: 欺騙, 欺騙，騙取, 玩, 玩弄;擺弄, 與…性交. Learn more in...

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   Diddle is an informal verb that means to cheat, swindle, fool, or move back and forth rapidly. It can also be a slang term for masturbation or copulation. Learn more about its usage, history, and synonyms.

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   Diddle is a verb that can mean to move with short rapid motions, to waste time in trifling, to swindle, or to copulate. Learn more about its synonyms, examples, and word history from Merriam-Webster.

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   manipulate manually or in one's mind or imagination.

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   Diddle is a slang verb that means to cheat, swindle, or deceive, or to toy, fool, or waste time. It can also mean to jerk or shake something rapidly. See examples, synonyms, and translations of diddle.