tinker - Meaning in Tamil

tinker - Meaning in Tamil

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Definitions and Meaning of tinker in English

tinker noun

1. small mackerel found nearly worldwide

   Synonyms

   Scomber japonicus, chub mackerel

2. 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

   கன்னான், ...Subscribe

3. a person who enjoys fixing and experimenting with machines and their parts

   Synonyms

   tinkerer

tinker verb

1. try to fix or mend

   Synonyms

   fiddle

   Examples

   • "Can you tinker with the T.V. set--it's not working right"
   • "She always fiddles with her van on the weekend"
2. do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly

   Synonyms

   mess around, monkey around, monkey, monkey, muck about, muck around, potter, potter, putter

   Example

   • "The old lady is usually mucking about in her little house"
3. work as a tinker or tinkerer

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