tinker
Nouns
- (n) a person who enjoys fixing and experimenting with machines and their parts tinkerer,
- (n) 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
- (n) small mackerel found nearly worldwide chub mackerel, Scomber japonicus,
Verbs
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(v) do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly
- The old lady is usually mucking about in her little house
- (v) work as a tinker or tinkerer
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(v) try to fix or mend
- Can you tinker with the T.V. set--it's not working right
- She always fiddles with her van on the weekend