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tinker

English

  1. 🔊 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
  2. 🔊 a person who enjoys fixing and experimenting with machines and their parts
  3. 🔊 small mackerel found nearly worldwide
  4. 🔊 try to fix or mend
    “Can you tinker with the T.V. set--it's not working right”
  5. 🔊 work as a tinker or tinkerer
  6. 🔊 do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly
    “The old lady is usually mucking about in her little house”

Similar words

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