piddler

Meanings

• noun

  A person who wastes time or money on trivial matters; a frivolous or idle person.

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with piddler
dribbler , ribbler , nibbler , quibbler

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Variants

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peddler , peddlers , pedlar , pedlars

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Etymology

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Originally meant a person who picked up and sold small items, especially old rags. Later, the meaning evolved to mean a person who spends time or money on trivial matters.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'piddler' originated in the 16th century.

2. The word 'piddler' is often used in a derogatory manner.

3. In some parts of the world, 'piddler' is also used to refer to a small amount of urine.

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Related Concepts

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1. frivolous: Relating to or deserving light or trifling treatment; not serious or important.

2. idle: Not engaged in productive work; not working.

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Culture

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In literature, 'piddler' is often used to describe a character who is wasteful or frivolous. In art, there are no known significant depictions of 'piddlers'. In music, there is a song titled 'The Piddler' by The Clash.

How to Memorize "piddler"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person spending money on unnecessary things, such as buying expensive trinkets or going to the casino.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'piddler' with the image of a person wasting time or money on trivial matters.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that a 'piddler' is a 'person idling, dawdling, and wasting resources'.

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