· a series of small (usually idle) twists or turns
· turn in a twisting or spinning motion; "The leaves swirled in the autumn wind"
Synonym(s): twirl, swirl, whirl
Hypernym(s): revolve, go_around, rotate
· manipulate, as in a nervous or unconscious manner; "He twiddled his thumbs while waiting for the interview"
Synonym(s): fiddle_with
Hypernym(s): manipulate