Meaning & Definition of Tinker in English
English⟶
Tinker
/tɪŋkər/
noun
1. A person who enjoys fixing and experimenting with machines and their parts
synonym:
- tinker,
- tinkerer
2. 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
synonym:
- tinker
3. Small mackerel found nearly worldwide
synonym:
- chub mackerel,
- tinker,
- Scomber japonicus
verb
1. Do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly
- "The old lady is usually mucking about in her little house"
synonym:
- putter,
- mess around,
- potter,
- tinker,
- monkey,
- monkey around,
- muck about,
- muck around
2. Work as a tinker or tinkerer
synonym:
- tinker
3. 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"
synonym:
- tinker,
- fiddle