twiddle one’s thumbs



twiddle one’s thumbs

tv. to do nothing; to wait nervously, playing with one’s fingers. I sat twiddling my thumbs while you were out doing I don’t know what all!
See also: thumb, twiddle

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
ShelbySHEL-beeEnglish
NunzioNOON-tsyoItalian
Arnborg-Swedish (Rare)
PhillisFIL-isEnglish
EarleenURL-eenEnglish (Rare)
Magni-Ancient Scandinavian, Norse Mythology