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tinkering

/tɪŋkərɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does tinkering mean?

verb

The activity of making small changes or repairs to something, often in a casual or experimental way. The act of working with one's hands, especially in a mechanical or technical way.

Example

"She spent the afternoon tinkering with her old car, trying to get it running again."

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