Search Result:tinker
KK Pronunciation
〔 ˋtIŋkZ 〕
Pronunciation
〔 ˊtiŋkә 〕
Overview of noun tinker
The noun tinker has 3 senses
- tinker, tinkerer -- (a person who enjoys fixing and experimenting with machines and their parts)
- tinker -- (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)
- chub mackerel, tinker, Scomber japonicus -- (small mackerel found nearly worldwide)
Overview of verb tinker
The verb tinker has 3 senses
- putter, mess around, potter, tinker, monkey, monkey around, muck about, muck around -- (do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly; "The old lady is usually mucking about in her little house")
- tinker -- (work as a tinker or tinkerer)
- tinker, fiddle -- (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")