"how are you diddling" meaning in All languages combined

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Phrase [English]

Etymology: Popularised by comedian Ken Dodd (1927–2018). Head templates: {{head|en|phrase|head=how are you diddling?}} how are you diddling?
  1. (UK, colloquial, humorous, dated) How are you doing? Wikipedia link: Ken Dodd Tags: UK, colloquial, dated, humorous
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