handyman

American  

[han-dee-man] / ˈhæn diˌmæn /

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.

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handyman British  

/ ˈhændɪˌmæn /

noun

1. a man employed to do various tasks

2. a man skilled in odd jobs, etc

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Gender

See -man.

Etymology

Origin of handyman

First recorded in 1870–75; handy + man

Example Sentences

“He worked as a contractor, did handyman stuff.”

From Literature

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

From Literature

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.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• helper