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- [ting-ker]
- /ˈtɪŋ kər/
- /ˈtɪŋ.kər/
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- [ting-ker]
- /ˈtɪŋ kər/
Definitions of tinkered word
- noun tinkered a person skilled in various minor kinds of mechanical work; jack-of-all-trades. 2
- noun tinkered a mender of pots, kettles, pans, etc., usually an itinerant. 1
- noun tinkered an unskillful or clumsy worker; bungler. 1
- noun tinkered Scot., Irish English. a gypsy. any itinerant worker. a wanderer. a beggar. 1
- noun tinkered chub mackerel. 1
- verb without object tinkered to busy oneself with a thing without useful results: Stop tinkering with that clock and take it to the repair shop. 1
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Origin of tinkered
First appearance:
before 1225 One of the 9% oldest English words
1225-75; Middle English tinkere (noun), syncopated variant of tinekere worker in tin
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Parts of speech for Tinkered
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tinkered popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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