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tinker > 6 senses
NOUN1tinker, tinkererA person who enjoys fixing and experimenting with machines and their parts
2tinkerFormerly 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
3tinker, chub mackerel, Scomber japonicusSmall mackerel found nearly worldwide
VERB1tinker, putter, mess around, potter, monkey, monkey around, muck about, muck aroundDo random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly
2tinkerWork as a tinker or tinkerer
3tinker, fiddleTry to fix or mend
tinker > pronunciation
Soundstih'ngker
Rhymesacre / Acre, anchor, asker, and 170 more rhymes in ker...
tinker > noun 1, person
MeaningA person who enjoys fixing and experimenting with machines and their parts.
Synonymstinkerer
Broaderexperimenter
Verbstinker
tinker > noun 2, person
MeaningFormerly 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.
Broaderitinerant, gypsy, gipsy
tinker > noun 3, animal
MeaningSmall mackerel found nearly worldwide.
Synonymschub mackerel, Scomber japonicus
Member ofScomber, genus Scomber
Broadermackerel
tinker > verb 1, contact
MeaningDo random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly.
PatternSomebody ----s; Somebody ----s PP
Synonymsputter, mess around, potter, monkey, monkey around, muck about, muck around
Broaderwork
Narrowerpuddle
Nounstinkerer; tinker, tinkerer
tinker > verb 2, social
MeaningWork as a tinker or tinkerer.
PatternSomebody ----s
Broaderwork, do work
tinker > verb 3, change
MeaningTry to fix or mend.
PatternSomebody ----s PP
Examples"Can you tinker with the T.V. set--it's not working right"
Synonymsfiddle
Broaderrepair, mend, fix, bushel, doctor, furbish up, restore, touch on

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