1. a person who makes or repairs things in a creative or improvised way, using whatever materials are available
Usage: from French; often used in academic or artistic contexts; may be used admiringly or critically depending on context

Examples

• The artist was a true bricoleur, assembling sculptures from discarded metal and wood.
• As a bricoleur, he preferred to fix broken furniture rather than buy new pieces.
• The bricoleur approach to problem-solving often yields creative but unconventional solutions.
• She embraced her role as a bricoleur in the community workshop, teaching others to repurpose materials.
• The filmmaker worked as a bricoleur, creating impressive effects with limited equipment and budget.