1. (noun) tinker, tinkerer
a person who enjoys fixing and experimenting with machines and their parts
Synonyms: tinker, chub mackerel, tinkerer, fiddler
2. (noun) tinker
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
Synonyms: chub mackerel, tinkerer
3. (verb) chub mackerel, tinker, Scomber japonicus
small mackerel found nearly worldwide
Synonyms: tinker, chub mackerel, tinkerer
4. (verb) putter, mess around, potter, tinker, monkey, monkey around, muck about, muck around
do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly
Synonyms: fiddle, muck around, monkey, muck about, monkey around, tamper, putter, potter around, mess around, putter around, potter, tinker
5. (verb) tinker
work as a tinker or tinkerer
Synonyms: fiddle, muck around, monkey, muck about, monkey around, putter, mess around, potter
6. (verb) tinker, fiddle
try to fix or mend
Synonyms: play, fiddle, shirk, muck around, goldbrick, monkey, shrink from, tinker, muck about, monkey around, putter, toy, mess around, diddle, potter, tamper
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