tinkerer
|tin/ker/er|
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/ˈtɪŋkərər/
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/ˈtɪŋkərə/
(tinker)
casual repair
Etymology
Etymology Information
'tinker' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'tinkere,' where 'tink-' referred to the sound made by a tinsmith.
Historical Evolution
'tinkere' transformed into the modern English word 'tinker,' and eventually 'tinkerer' was derived to describe someone who tinkers.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a tinsmith, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of someone who enjoys fixing things casually.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who enjoys fixing and experimenting with machines and their parts, often in a casual or amateur manner.
He's a tinkerer who spends weekends in his garage working on old radios.
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Last updated: 2025/03/04 00:34