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Meaning of tinkered
The primary meaning of the word "tinkered" is to attempt to repair or improve something, often in an amateur or unskilled way.
Etymology of tinkered
The word "tinkered" originated in the mid-19th century, likely as a variant of the word "tinker," which referred to a person who mends pots and pans, and other metal items
Historically, the term "tinker" was used to describe a traveling repairman or peddler who would fix and sell various goods, including metal items
Synonyms
Definitions
- Attempt to repair or improve something, often in an amateur or unskilled way
- * Work with something, especially a machine or device, in order to understand how it works or to improve its performance
Usage Examples
- She tinkered with the engine, trying to get it to start
- * He spent all day tinkering with his bike, trying to fix the broken chain
- * The kids loved to tinker with gadgets and machines, taking them apart and putting them back together