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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Pope’s name was trending the morning after Trump's shock victory, Washington said, as social media users called on the fictional fixer to help. Francesca Chambers, USA TODAY, 28 Oct. 2024 In the new trailer, Thornton’s Tommy Norris is the fixer in the Paramount+ drama based on the podcast Boomtown. Lynette Rice, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2024 Dressed in a 1970s Hugh Hefner-like wardrobe and boasting a face bloated by fillers, Andy is in fixer mode. Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 9 Oct. 2024 But Joel and Ethan invest in other characters’ stories more — specifically, Josh Brolin’s conflicted fixer and Alden Ehrenreich’s anxious young actor — leaving Clooney to ham it up pleasantly as a forgettable dolt. 14. Will Leitch, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for fixer 

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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“Fixer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fixer. Accessed 25 Nov. 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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