Nouns

(n)tinker, tinkerera person who enjoys fixing and experimenting with machines and their parts
(n)tinkerformerly 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
(n)chub mackerel, tinker, Scomber japonicussmall mackerel found nearly worldwide

Verbs

(v)putter, mess around, potter, tinker, monkey, monkey around, muck about, muck arounddo random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly“The old lady is usually mucking about in her little house”
(v)tinkerwork as a tinker or tinkerer
(v)tinker, fiddletry to fix or mend“Can you tinker with the T.V. set — it's not working right”, “She always fiddles with her van on the weekend”