Dictionary definition · 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"
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Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).