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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Dictionary:
tin·ker's damn tin·ker's dam (tĭng'kərz) |
[Probably from the reputation of tinkers for cursing.]
| WordNet: tinker's dam |
The noun has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
something of little value
Synonyms: damn, darn, hoot, shit, shucks, tinker's damn
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