handyman

[han-dee-man]

noun

plural

handymen 

1. a person hired to do various small jobs, especially in the maintenance of an apartment building, office building, or the like.

handyman

/ ˈhændɪˌmæn /

noun

1. a man employed to do various tasks

2. a man skilled in odd jobs, etc

Gender Note

See -man.

Word History and Origins

Origin of handyman¹

First recorded in 1870–75; handy + man

Example Sentences

I especially loved accompanying him to his cleaning or handyman work or as he ran his errands downtown, where the White people worked.

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Here in the cliff-side village of Las Cuevas, one family is mourning Chad Joseph, 26 years old, whom relatives described as a fisherman and handyman desperate to find a steady job.

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This rackety project, involving an elaborate set of tools and a more experienced handyman, became one of the principal stage activities.

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Perpetually in the Belchers’ orbit is Teddy — handyman, loyal customer and Bob’s best friend.

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Local handymen have also donated their time for free to fit the new items.

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Related Words

• helper