1. tinker - noun
· a person who enjoys fixing and experimenting with machines and their parts
Synonym(s): tinkerer
Hypernym(s): experimenter
2. tinker - noun
· 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
Hypernym(s): itinerant, gypsy, gipsy
3. tinker - noun
· small mackerel found nearly worldwide
Synonym(s): chub_mackerel, Scomber_japonicus
Hypernym(s): mackerel
4. tinker - verb
· do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly; "The old lady is usually mucking about in her little house"
Synonym(s): putter, mess_around, potter, monkey, monkey_around, muck_about, muck_around
Hypernym(s): work
5. tinker - verb
· work as a tinker or tinkerer
6. tinker - verb
· 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(s): fiddle
Hypernym(s): repair, mend, fix, bushel, doctor, furbish_up, restore, touch_on
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