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tweedle

UK/ˈtwiːdəl/ US/ˈtwidʌl/ uncommon obsolete slang uk

verb

1.

sing in modulation

Synonyms
3.

entice through the use of music

Origin

said to be imitative, probably influenced by wheedle. Compare teedle, toodle, twiddle

Phrases

  • Tweedledum and Tweedledee

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