Meaning of tinker
Definition of tinker
(noun)
a
person
who enjoys
fixing
and experimenting with machines and their
parts
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
small
mackerel
found
nearly
worldwide
(verb)
do random,
unplanned
work
or activities or
spend
time
idly; "The old
lady
is
usually
mucking
about
in her
little
house"
work
as a
tinker
or
tinkerer
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"
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