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I have to go to tinkertown #1 (permalink) Fri Mar 20, 2009 18:20 pm   I have to go to tinkertown
 

The phrase was used in a context where it was obvious that tinkertown means bathroom or toilet. Is that correct?
Then, what has "tinker" to do with a toilet?
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I have to go to tinkertown #2 (permalink) Fri Mar 20, 2009 18:52 pm   I have to go to tinkertown
 

Either you misheard or your interlocutor used the word incorrectly.

1. tinkle
what little kids say when they have to pee...
Mommy, can I go tinkle?

2. tinkle
to pee, usually gently and lightly
if you sprinkle while you tinkle please be neat and wipe the seat!
piss pee peepee go potty use bathroom

3. tinkle
To urinate. Often used by mothers when asking very young children if they need to use the toilet.
Sally took a tinkle.

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=tinkle
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I have to go to tinkertown #3 (permalink) Fri Mar 20, 2009 19:55 pm   I have to go to tinkertown
 

I suppose you could also tinker with someone of the opposite sex in the bathroom. :oops: :oops: :oops:
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I have to go to tinkertown #4 (permalink) Fri Mar 20, 2009 20:25 pm   I have to go to tinkertown
 

Kitosdad wrote:
:oops: :oops: :oops:
:wink:
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I have to go to tinkertown #5 (permalink) Fri Mar 20, 2009 20:50 pm   I have to go to tinkertown
 

LOL. :lol: :lol: :lol:
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I have to go to tinkertown #6 (permalink) Fri Mar 20, 2009 20:56 pm   I have to go to tinkertown
 

Thanks again for the quick response. You were right, I misheard it.
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