Fiddlestick: meaning, definitions and examples

Used informally to express disbelief or to dismiss something as nonsense.

• Fiddlestick! There's no way he could have done that.
• Oh, fiddlestick, I forgot to bring my keys again.

Used to refer to a figure usually made of straw and old clothes, set up in a field to scare away birds from crops.

• They put up a scarecrow in the middle of the cornfield to keep the birds away.
• The scarecrow stood tall among the sunflowers.

Used primarily to describe a life-sized model of a human used in stores to display clothes and other merchandise.

• The new dress looks fantastic on the store mannequin.
• She arranged the mannequins in the window to attract more customers.

Often used to refer to a model or replica of a human used for various purposes, or pejoratively to describe someone perceived as not very intelligent.

• The car crash test involved a dummy to simulate a real person.
• Don’t be such a dummy, you need to check your work before submitting it.

This term is old-fashioned and typically used to express irritation or disbelief in a light-hearted, somewhat humorous manner. It’s not commonly used in modern language except in a historical or literary context.

• Oh, fiddlestick! You broke the vase again

A general term for someone who lacks judgment or sense, often used in a disparaging way. It can describe someone making poor decisions or acting without thinking.

• Don’t be a fool; check your work carefully before submitting it

A strongly negative term used to describe someone who is perceived to be very unintelligent or lacks common sense. It's considered very offensive and should be used sparingly.

• Only an idiot would drive a car without wearing a seatbelt

Refers to someone who behaves in a silly, ridiculous manner, often to make others laugh. It has a negative connotation when describing someone's actions as thoughtless or clownish.

• He acted like a buffoon during the meeting, making jokes at inappropriate times