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Nouns
(n)
tinker
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tinkerer
a person who enjoys fixing and experimenting with machines and their parts
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(n)
tinker
formerly a person (traditionally a Gypsy) who traveled from place to place mending pots and kettles and other metal utensils as a way to earn a living
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(n)
chub mackerel
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tinker
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Scomber japonicus
small mackerel found nearly worldwide
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Verbs
(v)
putter
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mess around
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potter
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tinker
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monkey
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monkey around
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muck about
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muck around
do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly
“The old lady is usually mucking about in her little house”
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(v)
tinker
work as a tinker or tinkerer
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(v)
tinker
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fiddle
try to fix or mend
“Can you tinker with the T.V. set — it's not working right”
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“She always fiddles with her van on the weekend”
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