tinker

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Pronunciation
/ˈtɪŋkə(ɹ)/
/ˈtɪŋkɚ/
Noun
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

An itinerant tinsmith and mender of household utensils made of metal.

2 Definition

A member of the Irish Traveller community. A gypsy.

3 Definition

(usually with "little") A mischievous person, especially a playful, impish youngster.

4 Definition

Someone who repairs, or attempts repair, on anything mechanical, or who invents such devices; one who tinkers; a tinkerer.

5 Definition

The act of repair or invention.

6 Definition

A hand mortar.

7 Definition

Any of various fish: the chub mackerel, the silverside, the skate, or a young mackerel about two years old.

8 Definition

A bird, the razor-billed auk.

Verb
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

To fiddle with something in an attempt to fix, mend or improve it, especially in an experimental or unskilled manner.

2 Definition

To work as a tinker.

3 Definition

To tinker with; to tweak or attempt to fix.