noun

tinkering

TIHNGK-ihng

Tinkering (noun) means a small, experimental adjustment or fix made to something. Example: “A bit of tinkering got the old radio working again.”

noun

A small, experimental adjustment or fix made to something.

"A bit of tinkering got the old radio working again."

"After some tinkering, she'd rewritten half the recipe."

How to Use Tinkering

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe act of making small trial-and-error changes to something, often mechanical or creative.

Common pairings

a bit of tinkering constant tinkering tinkering around the edges

Word Forms

tinkerings plural

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Rhymes for tinkering

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “tinkering” mean?

The word “tinkering” means a small, experimental adjustment or fix made to something. In plain terms, the act of making small trial-and-error changes to something, often mechanical or creative.

How do you pronounce “tinkering”?

“Tinkering” is pronounced TIHNGK-ihng (/ˈtɪŋkɚɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “tinkering” in a sentence?

Here is “tinkering” used in a sentence: “A bit of tinkering got the old radio working again.”

What part of speech is “tinkering”?

“Tinkering” is a noun.