handyman

noun

handy·​man ˈhan-dē-ˌman How to pronounce handyman (audio)
1
: a person who does odd jobs
2
: one competent in a variety of small skills or inventive or ingenious in repair or maintenance work

called also handyperson

Examples of handyman in a Sentence

hired a handyman to paint the porch, clean the gutters, and replace the broken window
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Word History

First Known Use

1742, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of handyman was in 1742

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“Handyman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handyman. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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handyman

noun
handy·​man -ˌman How to pronounce handyman (audio)
: a person who does various small jobs

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