twiddle

Example Sentences

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Yet, Eggers was not one to sit and twiddle his thumbs.

From Salon • Dec. 24, 2024

"I could either twiddle my thumbs or I could do something to help people and open," he said.

From Reuters • Oct. 27, 2023

After engaging the system, you can twiddle your toes and put your hands in the air like you just don’t care.

From New York Times • Feb. 4, 2022

“Don’t wear a necklace if you’re tempted to twiddle it,” advised the paper.

From The Guardian • Sep. 19, 2020

“I twiddle about with lines of verse now and then, but it’s only a hobby. In any case, thank you for indulging me.”

From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs