The meaning of DIDDLE is to move with short rapid motions. How to use diddle in a sentence.

DIDDLE definition: to cheat; swindle; hoax. See examples of diddle used in a sentence.

diddle verb (PLAY) [ I or T ] US to work with something in a way that is not serious, or to play with something:

diddle in American English (ˈdɪdl) (verb -dled, -dling) intransitive verb 1. informal (usually fol. by with)

diddle (ˈdɪdəl) vb 1. (tr) to cheat or swindle 2. (intr) an obsolete word for dawdle

Diddle definition: To cheat; swindle.

Oct 31, 2025 · diddle (third-person singular simple present diddles, present participle diddling, simple past and past participle diddled) (transitive, slang) To cheat; to swindle.

There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb diddle, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

Definition of diddle verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

DIDDLE meaning: 1 : to spend time doing something or handling something in an aimless way; 2 : to steal money from (someone) by cheating