PIDDLE Meaning and
Definition
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Piddle is a verb that refers to engaging in trivial, unimportant, or aimless activity, often in a wasteful or inefficient manner. It can also describe behaving in a fussy, indecisive, or indecisive way. Additionally, it can refer to the act of urinating in a childish or casual manner.
In the context of wasting time or engaging in unimportant activity, "piddle" can imply a lack of productivity, focus, or seriousness. For example, someone might be accused of piddling around when they are procrastinating or avoiding important tasks by engaging in trivial or unnecessary activities.
When used to describe indecisiveness or fussiness, "piddle" suggests someone is acting in an unproductive or inefficient manner by being excessively concerned with minor details or making insignificant decisions.
In terms of urination, "piddle" describes a casual, informal, or playful act of peeing, often associated with children or pets. It can also be used to minimize the seriousness or urgency of going to the bathroom. For instance, someone might say they need to piddle instead of saying they need to use the restroom or relieve themselves.
Overall, "piddle" has multiple connotations depending on the context in which it is used, but it generally indicates unimportance, inefficiency, indecisiveness, or casual urination.
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To eat here and there a bit; to use the tips of the fingers in doing anything; to do light and trifling work by small touches.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for PIDDLE
Etymology of PIDDLE
The word piddle is believed to have originated from the Middle English word piddelen or piddlyn, which meant to urinate or to tinker with something repeatedly. This Middle English term likely derived from the Old English word pyttan or pyttelian, which carried similar meanings of to urinate or to make a mess. The exact etymology beyond Old English is uncertain, but it is likely related to various Germanic and Scandinavian languages that contain similar words for urination. Over time, piddle has evolved to also mean to waste time, to engage in insignificant or childish activities, or to do something in a small or unimportant way.
Idioms with the word PIDDLE
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piddle away
The idiom "piddle away" means to waste or fritter away something, particularly time, money, or resources, by engaging in unproductive or frivolous activities. It conveys the idea of aimlessly or carelessly squandering something without achieving any meaningful result.
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piddle around
The idiom "piddle around" refers to engaging in unproductive or time-wasting activities, often without a clear purpose or goal. It implies a sense of idleness, aimlessness, or wasting time on trivial matters.
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piddle sth away
To "piddle something away" is an idiomatic expression that means to waste or squander something, usually without any productive or meaningful outcome. It suggests the idea of using or spending something thoughtlessly or frivolously, resulting in a loss or lack of value.
Similar spelling words for PIDDLE
Conjugate verb Piddle
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