tinkersome

English

Etymology

From tinker +‎ -some.

Adjective

tinkersome (comparative more tinkersome, superlative most tinkersome)

1. Characterised or marked by tinkering.
   • 1910, The Threshermen's Review, volume 19:

     His tinkersome habits and lawlessness, combined with his easy style and good nature, made his threshing jobs few and far between in each neighborhood.

   • 1944, MotorBoating, volume 74, number 1:

     Cumbersome and “tinkersome” equipment, where working space and attention are at a premium, becomes in itself a chore.

   • 1944, Pacific Fisherman, volume 42:

     Consult your naval architect, boat builder, engine manufacturer and marine supply dealer about these installable, workable, provable marine engineered pumps and you will never go back to cumbersome, tinkersome equipment.

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