twiddle
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/ˈtwɪdl/
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/ˈtwɪdl/
to play with or manipulate something, often with nervousness or boredom
He was twiddling his thumbs while waiting for the meeting to start.
彼は会議が始まるのを待って、親指をいじっていました。
a small, often quick movement or adjustment
With a quick twiddle of the knob, the radio came to life.
クノブを素早く回すと、ラジオが生き返った。
an ornamental detail or flourish, especially in music or design
The musician added a few twiddles to the melody to make it more interesting.
音楽家はメロディーにいくつかの装飾を加えて、もっと興味深くしました。