Explanation and meaning of tinker.

tinker

/'tɪŋkər/

noun
small mackerel found nearly worldwide
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chub mackerel scomber japonicus

type of:
mackerel
verb
do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly
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mess around monkey monkey around muck about muck around potter putter

type of:
work
noun
a person who enjoys fixing and experimenting with machines and their parts
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tinkerer

type of:
experimenter
verb
try to fix or mend
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"Can you tinker with the T.V. set--it's not working right"

Similar:

fiddle

type of:
doctor bushel fix furbish up mend repair restore touch on
noun
formerly a person (traditionally a Gypsy) who traveled from place to place mending pots and kettles and other metal utensils as a way to earn a living
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type of:
gipsy itinerant gypsy
verb
work as a tinker or tinkerer
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type of:
do work work

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