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fiddly

/ˈfɪdli/ adjective · British & US
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What does fiddly mean?

adjective

Difficult to handle or use because of being awkwardly shaped or having many small parts; requiring a lot of skill or care.

Example

"The fiddly buttons on the remote control were frustrating to press."

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