1. (

• twiddle

) a series of small (usually idle) twists or turns ;

1. (

• twirl ,
• swirl ,
• twiddle ,
• whirl ,

) turn in a twisting or spinning motion; "The leaves swirled in the autumn wind" ;

2. (

• twiddle ,
• fiddle_with

) manipulate, as in a nervous or unconscious manner; "He twiddled his thumbs while waiting for the interview" ;