Synonyms of tinkerer

tinkerer

noun

as in amateur

a person who regularly or occasionally engages in an activity as a pastime rather than as a profession

he's been tinkering with cars since he was a kid, and now he's a tinkerer who knows nearly as much as a mechanic

Synonyms & Similar Words

• amateur
• hobbyist
• layman
• dabbler
• enthusiast
• potterer
• nonexpert
• dilettante
• fan
• nonprofessional
• jack-of-all-trades
• putterer
• generalist
• devotee
• aficionado
• afficionado
• all-rounder
• general practitioner
• buff

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• expert
• specialist
• authority
• professional
• pro