Pronunciation: /ˈpʌtərər/
noun a person who putters, or engages in aimless or unproductive activity
A1 My grandfather is a putterer who loves to tinker with old radios.
A2 The putterer spent hours in his workshop fixing up old bicycles.
B1 As a putterer, she enjoys working on small DIY projects around the house.
B2 The retired engineer has turned into a putterer, always finding something to repair or improve.
C1 The skilled putterer meticulously restored a vintage car to its former glory.
C2 Known for his attention to detail, the putterer created intricate wooden sculptures in his spare time.
verb not applicable
A1 I putterer around the garden, planting flowers and pulling weeds.
A2 She putterer in the kitchen, trying out new recipes.
B1 He enjoys putterering with old cars, fixing them up in his spare time.
B2 The artist putterered with different techniques until he found the perfect one for his painting.
C1 After retiring, she spent her days putterering in her workshop, making furniture.
C2 The scientist putterered with various hypotheses before finally reaching a groundbreaking conclusion.
adjective not applicable
A1 He is a putterer gardener who enjoys spending hours in his backyard.
A2 She is a putterer cook, always experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen.
B1 The putterer mechanic took his time fixing the car, making sure everything was done perfectly.
B2 As a putterer artist, she often gets lost in her work for hours on end.
C1 The putterer inventor spent years tinkering in his workshop before finally creating a groundbreaking invention.
C2 The putterer scientist meticulously conducted experiments, paying attention to every detail.
adverb not applicable
A1 She puttered around the garden, picking flowers.
A2 The old man puttered slowly down the street on his scooter.
B1 I like to putter in my workshop on the weekends, fixing things up.
B2 After retiring, he became a putterer, spending his days tinkering with various projects.
C1 The writer was known to putter around his study for hours before finally sitting down to write.
C2 She was a dedicated putterer, always finding new ways to improve her home and garden.
pronoun not applicable
A1 The putterer fixed the broken toy.
A2 The putterer enjoys tinkering with old electronics.
B1 The putterer spent hours in the garage working on woodworking projects.
B2 The putterer is known for their ability to repair almost anything.
C1 The putterer's workshop is filled with tools and projects in progress.
C2 The putterer's attention to detail and craftsmanship is unmatched.
preposition not applicable
A1 I am a putterer in the garden, planting flowers and pulling weeds.
A2 She is a putterer in the kitchen, always rearranging the pots and pans.
B1 As a putterer at heart, he enjoys tinkering with old electronics to see if he can fix them.
B2 The retired man spent his days as a putterer, working on various woodworking projects in his garage.
C1 Despite being a successful CEO, he still found time to be a putterer in his woodworking shop on weekends.
C2 The renowned artist was known not only for her masterpieces but also for being a putterer in her garden, creating beautiful landscapes.
conjunction not applicable
A1 I am not good at fixing things around the house, so I just putterer around and hope for the best.
A2 I like to putterer in the garden on weekends, planting flowers and pulling weeds.
B1 After retiring, my grandfather became a putterer, spending his days tinkering in his workshop.
B2 As a hobby, she enjoyed being a putterer, trying out different DIY projects in her spare time.
C1 The artist was known for his putterer approach to creating art, often experimenting with unconventional materials.
C2 Despite his reputation as a brilliant scientist, he was also a putterer at heart, always exploring new ideas and concepts.
interjection not applicable
A1 Putterer! Please stop messing with the buttons.
A2 Putterer! Can you help me find my keys?
B1 Putterer! I can't figure out how to use this new software.
B2 Putterer! Let's take a break and grab some coffee.
C1 Putterer! We need to focus and finish this project on time.
C2 Putterer! Your attention to detail is impressive.
article not applicable
A1 My grandfather is a putterer who enjoys tinkering with old gadgets in his workshop.
A2 She spent the afternoon puttering around the garden, planting new flowers and rearranging the pots.
B1 As a putterer, he likes to spend his weekends fixing up old cars and motorcycles.
B2 The retired man became a putterer, spending his days working on various DIY projects around the house.
C1 The skilled putterer meticulously restored the antique clock to its former glory.
C2 Known for his attention to detail, the putterer was sought after for his expertise in restoring vintage furniture.
formal The putterer spent hours meticulously tinkering with his antique clock collection.
informal My grandpa is quite the putterer when it comes to fixing things around the house.
slang I'm just a putterer when it comes to gardening - I don't really know what I'm doing!
figurative She was a putterer in her relationships, never fully committing to one person.
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