fiddle around

verb — 2 senses

fiddle around

verb
1

With "with" To toy or play (with something) in an idle, fidgety, aimless or unstructured way; to mess around (with); to muck around (with).

  • Stop fiddling around with those matches before you set the place on fire.
2

With "with" To tinker (with): to make small adjustments or improvements (to something), especially in an experimental or unskilled manner.

  • I've been fiddling around all morning, trying to get this old lawnmower to work.

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