Synonyms for

Tinkering

Verb / ˈtɪŋkɜ:ɪŋ / / ˈtɪŋkrɪŋ / Another word for tinkering — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The word 'tinkering' means the act of making small changes or repairs to something, typically in a casual or experimental way.

Synonyms & similar words

muckaround putter monkey tinker fiddle monkeyaround messaround muckabout potter fiddling playing toying adjusting repairing fixing modifying fidgeting tweaking mending fussing fidgeting fumbling fussing pottering puttering dabbling experimenting tampering

Example sentences

  1. 1. I love tinkering with my toys to make them work better.
  2. 2. My dad is always tinkering in the garage, fixing things.
  3. 3. Tinkering with the computer settings helped solve the problem.
  4. 4. She is constantly tinkering with her recipes to make them tastier.
  5. 5. The artist enjoyed tinkering with different art techniques.

Quotes

  • 1. 'Tinkering is the genius's lazy way of solving problems.' - Charles Simonyi
  • 2. 'Tinkering is a way of thinking.' - Seymour Papert
  • 3. 'I love tinkering with things.' - James Dyson

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