Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

tinker

verb
/ˈtɪŋ.kər/
Definition
To make small adjustments or improvements to something, often in a makeshift or experimental manner.
Examples
  • She likes to tinker with her old car on weekends.
  • He spent hours tinkering with the computer to make it run faster.
Meaning
The act of fixing or adjusting something in a casual or improvised way.
Synonyms
  • fiddle
  • mess with
  • repair
  • adjust
  • fix