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Definition of tinkerer

tinkerer

/ˈtɪŋkərər/
tin · ker · er
Plural:tinkerers
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tinkerer Lexical Profile

tinkerer Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A person who enjoys experimenting with, repairing, or making minor adjustments to machines, gadgets, or systems, often in an informal or amateur manner.

Example

"As a lifelong tinkerer, he spent his weekends in the garage rebuilding vintage radios and small engines."

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• Rhymes for tinkerer

• Nearby Words

tininess
tink
tinker
tinkerer
tinkertoy
tinkisso
tinkle

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the verb 'tinker' plus the agent suffix '-er'. The noun 'tinker', attested since Middle English (c. 1300) for an itinerant mender of pots and pans, is likely of imitative origin, echoing the light ringing sound of striking metal.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tinkerer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tinkerer
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