Pronunciation: /ˈtɪŋkər/
noun a person who travels from place to place mending metal utensils
A1 My grandfather is a skilled tinker who fixes broken items.
A2 The tinker repaired my watch in no time.
B1 The local tinker was known for his ability to fix anything.
B2 She hired a tinker to repair the antique clock.
C1 The tinker's workshop was filled with various tools and gadgets.
C2 The tinker was able to restore the old car to its former glory.
verb attempt to repair or improve something in a casual or desultory way
A1 He likes to tinker with old radios in his spare time.
A2 She enjoys tinkering with her bicycle to keep it in good condition.
B1 The mechanic had to tinker with the engine to get the car running smoothly again.
B2 The engineer spent hours tinkering with the design to improve its efficiency.
C1 The scientist spent years tinkering with the formula before finally achieving a breakthrough.
C2 The inventor is constantly tinkering with new ideas to create innovative products.
formal The tinker repaired the broken watch with precision and skill.
informal My uncle likes to tinker with old cars in his spare time.
slang I'm just going to tinker around with this new software and see what happens.
figurative She had a tendency to tinker with people's emotions, never fully committing to a relationship.
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