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tinker vs muck about

muck about vs tinker

tinker is a noun but muck about is not a noun.

tinker and muck about both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
tinker Yes No Yes No
muck about No No Yes No
As verbs, tinker and muck about are synonyms defined as:
  • tinker and muck about: do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly
Other synonyms of tinker include mess around, monkey, monkey around, muck around, potter, putter.
tinker (noun) muck about (noun)
small mackerel found nearly worldwide
formerly a person (traditionally a Gypsy) who traveled from place to place mending pots and kettles and other metal utensils as a way to earn a living
a person who enjoys fixing and experimenting with machines and their parts
tinker (verb) muck about (verb)
try to fix or mend do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly
do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly
work as a tinker or tinkerer
Difference between tinker and muck about

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