tamper

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Etymology 1 1.2.1 Noun 1.3 Etymology 2 1.3.1 Verb 1.3.1.1 Translations

[edit] English

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[edit] Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ˈtæm.pə(ɹ)/, SAMPA: /"t{m.p@(r)/

[edit] Etymology 1

tamp +‎ -er

[edit] Noun

tamper (plural tampers)

1. A person or thing that tamps.

[edit] Etymology 2

From Middle French temprer (“‘to temper, mix, meddle’”)

[edit] Verb

to tamper (third-person singular simple present tampers, present participle tampering, simple past and past participle tampered)

1. (intransitive) To alter by making unauthorized changes; to meddle.
2. (in professional sports) To discuss future contracts against league rules with a player.

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