Tamper

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈtæm.pÉ™(ɹ)/

tamp + -er

Full definition of tamper

Noun

1. A person or thing that tamps.
2. A tool used to tamp something down, such as tobacco in a pipe.

From Middle French temprer ("to temper, mix, meddle")

Verb

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