Fiddly: meaning, definitions and examples
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fiddly
[ หfษชd.li ]
difficult task
Fiddly refers to something that is complicated, intricate, or requires a lot of careful or skillful handling. It often describes tasks that are challenging due to their small size or delicate nature, making them tricky to manage or execute.
Synonyms
demanding, exacting, finicky, fussy.
Examples of usage
- The fiddly parts of the model car were hard to put together.
- She found the fiddly knobs on the device difficult to adjust.
- I'm trying to fix this fiddly piece of machinery, but it's quite tricky.
- He struggled with the fiddly stitching on the small garment.
Translations
Translations of the word "fiddly" in other languages:
๐ต๐น delicado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคเคฟเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช fummelig
๐ฎ๐ฉ rumit
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะตะทะณัะฐะฑะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ niezdarny
๐ฏ๐ต ๆฑใใซใใ
๐ซ๐ท difficile ร manipuler
๐ช๐ธ difรญcil de manejar
๐น๐ท zor
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ณต์กํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุนูุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ sloลพitรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ zloลพitรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ้บป็ฆ็
๐ธ๐ฎ zapleten
๐ฎ๐ธ flรณknar
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะธัะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แ แแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ รงษtin
๐ฒ๐ฝ difรญcil de manejar
Etymology
The word 'fiddly' is derived from the term 'fiddle,' which has several meanings, including to handle or play with something in a distracting or awkward manner. The origins of 'fiddle' trace back to the Old English word 'fidel,' meaning 'stringed instrument.' Over time, the meaning of fiddly evolved to describe tasks or items that require delicate or meticulous handling. This linguistic evolution likely reflects the complexity and care often associated with small or intricate actions.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #40,258, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.
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