handyman
Americannoun
noun
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a man employed to do various tasks
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a man skilled in odd jobs, etc
Gender
See -man.
Etymology
Origin of handyman
Explanation
Someone who's good at many things, especially fixing things around the house, can be called a handyman. If you need help unclogging a drain and repairing a hole in a window screen, you should call a handyman. A handyman knows how to do minor repairs and odd jobs, and either tackles these on weekends in his own home or advertises his skills and is employed by other people. These days, it's not uncommon to use the word handyperson instead, since it includes both men and women who are handy at fixing and building things. In any case, a handyman or handyperson doesn't specialize in one skill, but dabbles in many.
Example Sentences
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Handyman and artist Michael Michelangelo was among them.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2024
Daniel Edwards, who owns a Handyman Connection franchise in Hanover, Massachusetts, focuses on small jobs that are several thousand dollars, like building decks, swapping out windows and doors and carpentry projects.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 27, 2022
“They allow you to get a grip on anything,” says Kevin Busch, vice president of operations for Mr. Handyman.
From Washington Post • May 24, 2022
Tucking or running the cords under a rug, carpet or piece of furniture poses a fire risk, says Family Handyman.
From Fox News • Jan. 10, 2022
"I am John Handyman, Jake Jukes' help," was the reply.
From The Unknown Wrestler by Cody, H. A. (Hiram Alfred)
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