first fiddle en · NOUN
Meanings
-
The fiddle part generally carrying the melody.
O'Neil played a lively first fiddle.
-
The player of the first fiddle part.
O'Neil had been first fiddle in the band for years.
- One who takes a leading part in anything.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| first fiddles | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
fiddler · second fiddle · fiddle