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Meaning of tinkerly in English:

tinkerly

Pronunciation /ˈtɪŋkəli/

adjective

derogatory, rare

  • Having the character of a tinker or of a tinker's work; clumsy, bungling, unskilful; of poor quality; mean, low, disreputable.

Origin

Late 16th century; earliest use found in Common Condicions. From tinker + -ly.