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
1
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 notesIn 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
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Word forms
- Plural
- tinkerings
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Rhymes for tinkering
peering
tapering
lowering
covering
offering
entering
altering
cheering
steering
uttering
ordering
towering
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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.
