fixer

noun

fix·​er ˈfik-sər How to pronounce fixer (audio)
: 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

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Word History

Etymology

fix entry 1 + -er entry 2

First Known Use

1601, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fixer was in 1601

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Cite this Entry

“Fixer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fixer. Accessed 30 Jun. 2024.

Kids Definition

fixer

noun
fix·​er ˈfik-sər How to pronounce fixer (audio)
1
: one that fixes
2
: sodium thiosulfate
also : a solution of sodium thiosulfate

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