fiddlestick
/ˈfɪdəlˌstɪk/
noun
- The bow used to play a fiddle (violin).
- The old fiddlestick was worn smooth from years of use.
- He tightened the horsehair on his fiddlestick before playing.
- She tapped the fiddlestick on the music stand to get everyone's attention.
- Used in the phrase 'fiddlesticks' to express mild annoyance or disbelief.
- He muttered 'fiddlesticks' when he saw the long line.
- Oh, fiddlesticks! I forgot my keys again.
- Fiddlesticks! That's not what I meant at all.