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noodling

/ˈnuːdəlɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does noodling mean?

noun

The act of catching fish with one's bare hands, typically in a river or stream. A casual or leisurely exploration of something, such as a topic or a place.

Example

"He spent the day noodling for catfish in the river."

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