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