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handyperson

American  
[han-dee-pur-suhn] / ˈhæn diˌpɜr sən /

noun

  1. a person who is practiced at doing maintenance work.


Gender

See -person.

Etymology

Origin of handyperson

handy(man) + -person

Example Sentences

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As much as a handyperson is a dabbler of all trades, don’t expect the handyperson you hired for one project to be perfect for another.

From Seattle Times Sep. 21, 2023

Consider, too, that if you own your home, you may need a plumber or a handyperson — things will break and you’ll need repairs done.

From Seattle Times May 10, 2023

Maybe a clever handyperson service could help you with that.

From Washington Post Jul. 11, 2022

Sanabria: You can hire a general contractor or handyperson.

From Washington Post Dec. 7, 2021

Other issues on his platform include ending state income taxes for most Californians, building a water pipeline from the Mississippi River to address the drought, and ending the “underground handyperson economy.”

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 4, 2021

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