TINKERER

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does tinkerer mean? 

• TINKERER (noun)
  The noun TINKERER has 2 senses:

1. an unskilled person who tries to fix or mend

2. a person who enjoys fixing and experimenting with machines and their parts

  Familiarity information: TINKERER used as a noun is rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• TINKERER (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

An unskilled person who tries to fix or mend

Classified under:

Nouns denoting people

Synonyms:

fiddler; tinkerer

Hypernyms ("tinkerer" is a kind of...):

unskilled person (a person who lacks technical training)

Derivation:

tinker (do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly)

Sense 2

Meaning:

A person who enjoys fixing and experimenting with machines and their parts

Classified under:

Nouns denoting people

Synonyms:

tinker; tinkerer

Hypernyms ("tinkerer" is a kind of...):

experimenter (a person who enjoys testing innovative ideas)

Derivation:

tinker (do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly)