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Meaning of tinkerman in English:

tinkerman

Pronunciation /ˈtɪŋkəman/

noun

informal British Sport Soccer

  • A manager or coach of a sports club, especially a football club, who habitually modifies or meddles with the line-up of the team.

    Originally with reference to the football manager Claudio Ranieri.

Origin

Early 21st century; earliest use found in The Daily Express. From tinker + man.