dial. or colloq. [f. prec. vb.]
1. Nonsense, trifling; usually FIDDLE-FADDLE.
1850. in Bamford, Gloss. S. Lanc.
1892. Mrs. H. Ward, D. Grieve, I. 26. Oh, is they? Then I spose books is faddle.
2. (See quot.)
1881. Evans, Leicestersh. Words, Faddle sb., a fanciful person; either fastidious in trifles or devoted to some particular hobby.