捏弄
knead with fingers; manipulate; discuss privately
Meanings
4 senses · 8 examplesverb
to knead or fiddle with something repeatedly with the fingers
Describes a small, repetitive action with the fingers, often done unconsciously.
He always likes to fiddle with the eraser in his hand when he's nervous.
While speaking, she unconsciously fiddled with the button on her chest.
verb
to manipulate; to control; to have at one's mercy
informalOften used in a negative sense, implying someone is being controlled or toyed with.
We have to make our own decisions and can't let them manipulate us.
That unethical boss treats his employees like chess pieces to be manipulated.
verb
to discuss privately; to have a quiet word; to collude
informalImplies a discussion held away from public view, often to make a secret plan.
After they discussed it privately, they just went ahead and did it that way.
I saw them discussing something secretly in the corner, looking very mysterious.
verb
to fabricate; to make up; to cook up
informalRefers to inventing false information or stories.
This rumor was completely fabricated by him.
Don't listen to him making up those baseless stories.