C1adjectiveinformalhometechnology
US/ˈfɪd.li/
UK/ˈfɪd.li/
difficult to do or use because it is small and needs careful handling
In context
Changing the battery in this watch is a fiddly job.
The buttons on the remote are tiny and fiddly to press.
I gave up on the fiddly decorations and bought ready-made ones.
Words that go with fiddly
adjective + noun
- fiddly jobSewing on a button is a fiddly job.
- fiddly taskFilling the tiny bottles was a fiddly task.
- fiddly workRepairing jewelry is delicate, fiddly work.
- fiddly littleThere are lots of fiddly little parts inside.
adjective + preposition
- fiddly to useThe new app is a bit fiddly to use.
adverb + adjective
- rather fiddlyThe recipe is rather fiddly for a weeknight.