tinkering

noun

small mackerel found nearly worldwide

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

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

verb

try to fix or mend

work as a tinker or tinkerer

do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly

Synonyms for tinkering

fiddlingadj monkeyingn dabblingv toyingn potteringn

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