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tinker vs muck around

muck around vs tinker

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

tinker and muck around both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
tinker Yes No Yes No
muck around No No Yes No
As verbs, tinker and muck around are synonyms defined as:
  • tinker and muck around: do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly
Other synonyms of tinker include mess around, monkey, monkey around, muck about, potter, putter.
tinker (noun) muck around (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 around (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 around

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