bricoleur
Americannoun
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a person who makes or creates something from whatever materials are at hand or easily available.
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a person who, often through necessity, is able to do a variety of manual work and is able to solve problems with the materials at hand.
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Bricoleur Vineyards’ Brut & Caviar Celebration Set will delight your favorite bougie friend.
From Salon • Dec. 16, 2024
The brut, aptly named “Flying by the Seat of Our Pants,” pairs beautifully with the included 1 oz. tin of custom Bricoleur x Tsar Nicoulai caviar and a mother-of-pearl spoon.
From Salon • Dec. 16, 2024
Bricoleur might sound like a heady term for the creator of Jar Jar Binks.
From Slate • Dec. 13, 2015
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