"twiddle" in the noun sense

1. twiddle

a series of small (usually idle) twists or turns

"twiddle" in the verb sense

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"

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