Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

on the fiddle

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.43 in modern English

Syllables: on the -fid-dle
IPA

19

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

3

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

prep_phrase

Engaged in financially dishonest behaviour.

Slang

Example Sentences

"He can't possibly afford that house on his salary. He must be on the fiddle."

Usage

Slang

Questions

What does on the fiddle mean?: Engaged in financially dishonest behaviour.

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