Definitions for tinker
Overview of noun tinker
The noun tinker has 3 senses? (no senses from tagged texts)
1. tinker, tinkerer
(a person who enjoys fixing and experimenting with machines and their parts)
2. 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)
3. chub mackerel, tinker, Scomber japonicus
(small mackerel found nearly worldwide)
Overview of verb tinker
The verb tinker has 3 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)
1. (1) 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")
2. tinker
(work as a tinker or tinkerer)
3. tinker, fiddle
(try to fix or mend; "Can you tinker with the T.V. set
