Tinker - Definition

n 1: a person who enjoys fixing and experimenting with machines
and their parts [syn: tinker, tinkerer]
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
3: small mackerel found nearly worldwide [syn: chub mackerel,
tinker, Scomber japonicus]
v 1: do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly;
"The old lady is usually mucking about in her little house"
[syn: putter, mess around, potter, tinker,
monkey, monkey around, muck about, muck around]
2: work as a tinker or tinkerer
3: try to fix or mend; "Can you tinker with the T.V. set--it's
not working right"; "She always fiddles with her van on the
weekend" [syn: tinker, fiddle]