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Fiddly: meaning, definitions and examples

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fiddly

 

[ หˆfษชd.li ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น delicado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคŸเคฟเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช fummelig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ rumit

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะตะทะณั€ะฐะฑะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ niezdarny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ‰ฑใ„ใซใใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท difficile ร  manipuler

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ difรญcil de manejar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท zor

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ณต์žกํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุนู‚ุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sloลพitรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zloลพitรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้บป็ƒฆ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zapleten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ flรณknar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะธั‹ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒ—แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงษ™tin

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.