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