TINKER
Scrabble letter values: T1I1N1K5E1R1 = 10
Definition
- verb do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly. — synonyms: putter, mess_around, potter, monkey, monkey_around, muck_about, muck_around
- verb work as a tinker or tinkerer.
- verb try to fix or mend. — synonyms: fiddle
- noun a person who enjoys fixing and experimenting with machines and their parts. — synonyms: tinkerer
- 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.
- noun small mackerel found nearly worldwide. — synonyms: chub_mackerel, Scomber_japonicus
Examples
- “The old lady is usually mucking about in her little house”
- “Can you tinker with the T.V. set--it's not working right”
- “She always fiddles with her van on the weekend”