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Verb: twiddle  twi-d(u)l
  1. Turn in a twisting or spinning motion
    "The leaves twiddled in the autumn wind"
    - twirl, swirl, whirl
     
  2. Manipulate, as in a nervous or unconscious manner
    "He twiddled his thumbs while waiting for the interview"
    - fiddle with
Noun: twiddle  twi-d(u)l
  1. A series of small (usually idle) twists or turns

Derived forms: twiddles, twiddling, twiddled

See also: twiddler

Type of: go around, manipulate, revolve, rotate, turn, twist

Encyclopedia: Twiddle