n. [ From Tink, because the tinker's way of proclaiming his trade is to beat a kettle, or because in his work he makes a tinkling noise. Johnson. ]
v. t.
v. i. To busy one's self in mending old kettles, pans, etc.; to play the tinker; to be occupied with small mechanical works. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The act or work of a tinker. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. After the manner of a tinker. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]