quiddle
/ˈkwɪdl/Now rare (chiefly US regional (New England ))
verb
1 [with object] To fiddle or play about with.
2 [no object] To quibble or cavil about insignificant details; to fuss; (also) to busy oneself with unimportant matters or trivial tasks; to fritter away time.
Origin
Mid 16th century (in an earlier sense). Origin uncertain, perhaps an expressive formation; compare -le, and also earlier twiddle, fiddle, piddle, etc.
- literality
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