弄
fiddle with; do; handle; play with
Meanings
4 senses · 19 examplesverb
fiddle with; play with; pet
informalUsed for playing with small animals, toys, or loose objects.
He's gone back to fiddling with the pigeons again, even forgot to eat his meal.
Kids always love playing with sand, getting covered in dirt all over.
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Don't fiddle with those antiques, be careful not to break them.
She sat by the window fiddling with her bracelet.
Grandpa loves keeping birds, he has several thrushes at home.
verb
do; make; handle; fix
informalGeneral-purpose verb for completing a task, preparing something, or handling an object.
I'm making dinner right now, you sit for a minute first.
I can't do this job well, please help me handle it.
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I accidentally dropped the cup on the floor and broke it.
Can you help me fix this broken table lamp?
We have to get a final outcome for this matter before it's done.
verb
get; obtain; fetch
informalUsed when asking for or securing a needed item.
I'm thirsty, could you get me some water please?
He managed to get a few concert tickets.
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Can you get me some fresh strawberries?
He spent half a day getting a second-hand bicycle.
verb
manipulate; play tricks on; use cleverly
neutralHas a slightly negative connotation, referring to using tricks or exploiting a situation.
He always loves playing dirty tricks, which makes people dislike him.
Some officials like to manipulate words and abuse their power.
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He's just playing word games, there's no actual substance at all.
Don't try to be clever, just solve the problem honestly.
He likes playing political tricks and forming cliques in the company.