fixer

noun

fix·​er ˈfik-sər 

: one that fixes: such as

a

: a person who intervenes to enable someone to circumvent the law or obtain a political favor

b

: a person who adjusts matters or disputes by negotiation

c

: sodium thiosulfate

also : a solution of sodium thiosulfate

Examples of fixer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Initially, Rebecca was at odds with M-Tex Oil fixer Tommy Norris (Billy Bob Thornton), but after she is named chief legal counsel for the company at the end of Season 1, the two eventually become close allies in Season 2. —Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 19 Jan. 2026

The fixers started with two games in the Chinese Basketball Association in 2023 and, successful there, moved on to rigging NCAA games as recently as January 2025, the indictment said. —Arkansas Online, 16 Jan. 2026

Tarleton State led 37-25 at halftime and won the game 86-59, meaning the fixers won their bets. —Brendan Marks, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026

Prosecutors allege those fixers, who include former Chicago Bulls guard Antonio Blakeney, got Etienne to agree to the scheme in February 2024 and recruit fellow players. —Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

fix entry 1 + -er entry 2

First Known Use

1601, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing fixer

• fixer-upper
• nitrogen-fixer

Rhymes for fixer

• mixer
• elixir

Kids Definition

fixer

noun

fix·​er ˈfik-sər 

1

: one that fixes

2

: sodium thiosulfate

also : a solution of sodium thiosulfate