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tinker in Malay

menggodek-godek

UK/ˈtɪŋkə//ˈtɪŋkɚ/

tinker in Malay: menggodek-godek. In English, tinker means an itinerant tinsmith and mender of household utensils made of metal.

Malay words for tinker

to fiddle with something in an attempt to fix or improve it
menggodek-godek

English meaning of tinker

  1. noun An itinerant tinsmith and mender of household utensils made of metal.
  2. noun A member of the Irish Traveller community or of other itinerant groups; a gypsy.
  3. noun A mischievous person, especially a playful, impish youngster.
  4. noun Someone who repairs, or attempts repair, on anything mechanical, or who invents such devices; one who tinkers; a tinkerer.

Full definition of tinker

tinker in a sentence

  • I'll have a tinker and see what I can do.

Synonyms of tinker

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Questions about tinker in Malay

What is the meaning of tinker in Malay?
Tinker in Malay is menggodek-godek.
Apakah maksud tinker dalam bahasa Melayu?
Tinker: menggodek-godek.
What does tinker mean in English?
Tinker means an itinerant tinsmith and mender of household utensils made of metal.

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