tweedle

[ tweed-l ]

/ ˈtwid l /

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verb (used without object), twee·dled, twee·dling.

to produce high-pitched, modulated sounds, as a singer, bird, or musical instrument.

to perform lightly upon a musical instrument.

verb (used with object), twee·dled, twee·dling.

to lure by or as by music: The Pied Piper tweedled the children into following him.

Origin of tweedle

First recorded in 1675–85; imitative

Words nearby tweedle

tweak, tweaker, twee, tweed, Tweeddale, tweedle, Tweedledum and Tweedledee, Tweedsmuir, Tweed, William Marcy, tweedy, 'tween

Example sentences from the Web for tweedle

Well, one of our clients is one of the great publishing firms, and Tweedle often dines with the publisher.
That Fortune|Charles Dudley Warner
Mr. Tweedle had come to the desk and offered his hand in his usual conciliatory and unctuous manner.
That Fortune|Charles Dudley Warner
Wheedle her, tweedle her, teedle her, but don't let her make sure of you.
The Story of an African Farm|(AKA Ralph Iron) Olive Schreiner
There must be knowledge all along the street that he was in the great law office of Hunt, Sharp & Tweedle.
That Fortune|Charles Dudley Warner

Mrs. Tweedle told me not to come home without bringing your story.
That Fortune|Charles Dudley Warner