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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

tinkerer

/ˈtɪŋkərər/ noun · British & US
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What does tinkerer mean?

noun

A person who enjoys making or repairing things, especially with their hands, often in a casual or amateur way. A person who experiments with or modifies something, such as a machine or a piece of equipment.

Example

"She was a skilled tinkerer who could fix anything from a broken toy to a leaky faucet."

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