eng: tinker

Information
has URI	http://lexvo.org/id/term/eng/tinker

Meaning
means	(noun) a person who enjoys fixing and experimenting with machines and their parts tinker, tinkerer
means	(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 tinker
means	(noun) small mackerel found nearly worldwide tinker, chub mackerel, Scomber japonicus
means	(verb) do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly; "The old lady is usually mucking about in her little house" muck around, muck about, monkey, potter, monkey around, tinker, mess around, putter
means	(verb) work as a tinker or tinkerer tinker
means	(verb) 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" tinker, fiddle