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tinker's damn

 
Dictionary: tin·ker's damn  tin·ker's dam (tĭng'kərz)
 
also n. Slang.

The smallest degree or amount: property that is not worth a tinker's damn.

[Probably from the reputation of tinkers for cursing.]


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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: something of little value
  Synonyms: damn, darn, hoot, shit, shucks, tinker's damn


 
 

 

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