Hyphenation of tinker

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word tinker? This word can be hyphenated and contains 2 syllables as shown below.

tin-ker

Definitions of tinker:

1.	A person who enjoys fixing and experimenting with machines and their parts
2.	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
3.	Small mackerel found nearly worldwide
4.	Do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly The old lady is usually mucking about in her little house
5.	Work as a tinker or tinkerer
6.	Try to fix or mend Can you tinker with the T.V. set--it's not working right She always fiddles with her van on the weekend

Synonyms of tinker:

noun	tinkerer, experimenter
noun	itinerant
noun	mender, tinkerer, repairman, repairer, maintenance man, service man, fixer
noun	chub mackerel, Scomber japonicus, mackerel
verb	putter, mess around, potter, monkey, monkey around, muck about, muck around, work
verb	work, do work
verb	fiddle, repair, mend, fix, bushel, doctor, furbish up, restore, touch on

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