tinker
tinker /ˈtɪŋkɝ/
noun
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Small mackerel found nearly worldwide
(
chub mackerel
, Scomber japonicus
, tinker
)
small mackerel found nearly worldwide
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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
(
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
A tinker traveled through our village, mending metal utensils.
A tinker traveled through our village, mending metal utensils.
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A person who enjoys fixing and experimenting with machines and their parts
(
tinker
, tinkerer
)
a person who enjoys fixing and experimenting with machines and their parts
verb
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(
)
Do random, unplanned work, activities or spend time idly
(
monkey
, monkey around
[Informal] , muck about
[Informal, British] , muck around
[Informal, British] , mess around
, potter
[British] , putter
[ N. American] , tinker
)
do random, unplanned work, activities or spend time idly
The old lady is usually mucking about in her little house
The old lady is usually mucking about in her little house
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Try to fix or mend
(
fiddle
, tinker
)
try to fix or mend
Can you tinker with the T.V. set--it's not working right
Can you tinker with the T.V. set--it's not working right
She always fiddles with her van on the weekend
She always fiddles with her van on the weekend
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Work as a tinker or tinkerer
(
tinker
)
work as a tinker or tinkerer