Tinkerer

/ˈtɪŋ.kər.ər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who enjoys repairing, adjusting, or experimenting with mechanical devices.

He was a lifelong tinkerer, always fixing old radios and building gadgets in his workshop.

Someone who engages in small-scale, low-level tinkering, often for pleasure rather than professional reasons.

As a tinkerer, she would often take apart household items just to see how they worked.

A person who makes or modifies things in a casual or experimental manner.

The tinkerer in the garage transformed an old bicycle into a unique electric bike.

The word 'tinkerer' comes from the Middle English 'tinkere,' which means one who performs minor repairs, usually in a casual or makeshift manner.

tinker with

To make small changes to something, usually to improve it.

a tinkerer at heart

Someone who enjoys hands-on activities and creating or repairing things.

tinkering

The act of making small adjustments or repairs.

DIY

Do it yourself; making, modifying, or repairing things without the direct aid of professionals.

A creative person

He's quite the tinkerer, always coming up with new inventions in his garage.

Someone who plays around with technology or gadgets

As a tinkerer, she loves to hack her devices for better performance.