twiddle

nouns

a series of small (usually idle) twists or turns

twiddle

is a type of (narrower)

turning or twisting around (in place)

"with a quick twist of his head he surveyed the room"

turn in a twisting or spinning motion

"The leaves swirled in the autumn wind"

swirl, twiddle, twirl, whirl

manipulate, as in a nervous or unconscious manner

"He twiddled his thumbs while waiting for the interview"

fiddle with, twiddle

is derived from