1. plural of tinker; people who travel around mending household utensils
Usage: historical

1. third person singular of tinker; makes small adjustments or repairs in an experimental way
2. third person singular of tinker; works on something in a casual or experimental manner
Usage: informal

Examples

• The old tinkers used to visit our village every spring.
• He tinkers with old radios in his spare time.
• She tinkers around in the garage on weekends.
• My grandfather was one of the last traveling tinkers.
• Dad always tinkers with the car engine.
• The mechanic tinkers with the settings until it runs smoothly.
• She tinkers with different recipes to improve the flavor.