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quiddle

verb
quid·​dle | \ ˈkwidᵊl\
quiddled; quiddled; quiddling\ -​d(ᵊ)liŋ \; quiddles

Definition of quiddle

 (Entry 1 of 2)

chiefly dialectal
: dawdle, trifle

quiddle

noun
\ "\
plural -s

Definition of quiddle (Entry 2 of 2)

chiefly dialectal
: a fussy or fastidious person

History and Etymology for quiddle

Verb

probably blend of quiddity and fiddle or twiddle

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