单词 | tinkerwise |
释义 | > as lemmasˈtinkerwise ˈtinkerwise adv. rare in the manner of a tinker. ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > ability > inability > unskilfulness > [adverb] > in unworkmanlike manner > in a botched manner tinker-like1596 tinkerwise1645 botchily1882 1645 J. Cleveland Char. London Diurnall 8 For what did this Parliament ever goe about to reforme, but Tinker-wise; in mending one Hole they made three. 1963 W. Starkie Scholars & Gypsies i. v. 110 The dwarf-like poet James Stephens would suddenly appear in the door like a visitant from another planet and, squatting tinkerwise on the floor before the hob, would insist on interrupting. < as lemmas |
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