tinker
Pronunciation:
/ˈtɪŋkə(ɹ)//ˈtɪŋkɚ/noun
Definitions
An itinerant tinsmith and mender of household utensils made of metal.
A member of the Irish Traveller community. A gypsy.
(usually with "little") A mischievous person, especially a playful, impish youngster.
Someone who repairs, or attempts repair, on anything mechanical, or who invents such devices; one who tinkers; a tinkerer.
verb
Definitions
To fiddle with something in an attempt to fix, mend or improve it, especially in an experimental or unskilled manner.
To work as a tinker.
To tinker with; to tweak or attempt to fix.