tinkerwise

/ˈtɪŋkəraɪz/

Definitions

1. adverb

in a manner characteristic of a tinker, especially skillfully or creatively repairing or making things.

“She worked tinkerwise on the old clock, restoring it to its former glory.”

Synonyms

  • artfully
  • craftily

Antonyms

  • clumsily
  • crudely