twiddle
v. turn, twist, rotate idly; fiddle, play, toy with | ||||
Search Dictionary:
Twiddle definition was found in categories: Computer & Internet(2) Language, Idioms & Slang(3) Encyclopedia(1)
Twiddle Definition from Computer & Internet Dictionaries & Glossaries
| FOLDOC |
twiddle
1. <character> The tilde character.
2. (To make) a small or insignificant change. E.g. twiddling a program often fixes one bug and generates several new ones (see also shotgun debugging). Bits are often twiddled. Twiddling a switch or knob implies much less sense of purpose than toggling or tweaking it; see frobnicate. Bit twiddling connotes aimlessness, and at best doesn't specify what you're doing to the bit; to "toggle a bit" has a more specific meaning.
[Jargon File]
(1995-01-31)
1. <character> The tilde character.
2.
[Jargon File]
(1995-01-31)
| Jargon File |
twiddle
n. 1. Tilde (ASCII 1111110,
n. 1. Tilde (ASCII 1111110,
~). Also called `squiggle', `sqiggle' (sic -- pronounced /skig'l/), and `twaddle', but twiddle is the most common term. 2. A small and insignificant change to a program. Usually fixes one bug and generates several new ones (see also shotgun debugging). 3. vt. To change something in a small way. Bits, for example, are often twiddled. Twiddling a switch or knobs implies much less sense of purpose than toggling or tweaking it; see frobnicate. To speak of twiddling a bit connotes aimlessness, and at best doesn't specify what you're doing to the bit; `toggling a bit' has a more specific meaning (see bit twiddling, toggle). 4. Uncommon name for the twirling baton prompt.
Twiddle Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Twiddle
(v. t.)
To touch lightly, or play with; to tweedle; to twirl; as, to twiddle one's thumbs; to twiddle a watch key.
(v. i.)
To play with anything; hence, to be busy about trifles.
(n.)
A slight twist with the fingers.
(n.)
A pimple.
(v. t.)
To touch lightly, or play with; to tweedle; to twirl; as, to twiddle one's thumbs; to twiddle a watch key.
(v. i.)
To play with anything; hence, to be busy about trifles.
(n.)
A slight twist with the fingers.
(n.)
A pimple.
| WordNet 2.0 |
twiddle
Noun
1. a series of small (usually idle) twists or turns
(hypernym) twist, turn
(derivation) twirl, swirl, whirl
Verb
1. turn in a twisting or spinning motion; "The leaves swirled in the autumn wind"
(synonym) twirl, swirl, whirl
(hypernym) revolve, go around, rotate
2. manipulate, as in a nervous or unconscious manner; "He twiddled her thumbs while waiting for the interview"
(synonym) fiddle with
(hypernym) manipulate
(derivation) twiddler, fiddler
Noun
1. a series of small (usually idle) twists or turns
(hypernym) twist, turn
(derivation) twirl, swirl, whirl
Verb
1. turn in a twisting or spinning motion; "The leaves swirled in the autumn wind"
(synonym) twirl, swirl, whirl
(hypernym) revolve, go around, rotate
2. manipulate, as in a nervous or unconscious manner; "He twiddled her thumbs while waiting for the interview"
(synonym) fiddle with
(hypernym) manipulate
(derivation) twiddler, fiddler
| hEnglish - advanced version |
twiddle
twiddle
\twid"dle\ (?), v. t. [probably of imitative origin. cf. tweedle.] to touch lightly, or play with; to tweedle; to twirl; as, to twiddle one's thumbs; to twiddle a watch key. [written also twidle.]
twiddle
\twid"dle\, v. i. to play with anything; hence, to be busy about trifles.
twiddle
\twid"dle\ (?), n.
1. a slight twist with the fingers.
2. a pimple. [prov. eng.]
twiddle
n : a series of small (usually idle) twists or turns v
1. turn in a twisting or spinning motion; "the leaves swirled in the autumn wind" [syn: twirl, swirl, whirl]
2. manipulate, as in a nervous or unconscious manner [syn: fiddle with ]
twiddle
\twid"dle\ (?), v. t. [probably of imitative origin. cf. tweedle.] to touch lightly, or play with; to tweedle; to twirl; as, to twiddle one's thumbs; to twiddle a watch key. [written also twidle.]
twiddle
\twid"dle\, v. i. to play with anything; hence, to be busy about trifles.
twiddle
\twid"dle\ (?), n.
1. a slight twist with the fingers.
2. a pimple. [prov. eng.]
twiddle
n : a series of small (usually idle) twists or turns v
1. turn in a twisting or spinning motion; "the leaves swirled in the autumn wind" [syn: twirl, swirl, whirl]
2. manipulate, as in a nervous or unconscious manner [syn: fiddle with ]
Twiddle Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Twiddle
To twiddle means to touch lightly or play with. In computing, it refers to:
- Making small or insignificant changes to source code, often without much understanding
- Bit twiddling, or bit manipulation, algorithmically manipulating bits
- The ASCII tilde (~) character
- Complex roots of unity used as coefficients in the Fast Fourier Transform algorithm are known as twiddle factors
- A band, located out of Hubbardton, VT, rapidly increasing in popularity. http://www.twiddlemusic.com
| See more at Wikipedia.org... |