handyperson
Americannoun
Gender
See -person.
Etymology
Origin of handyperson
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
Then we may have the banquette made by a cabinetmaker or even by the lead carpenter on the general contractor’s team; it’s usually not built by a handyperson.
From Washington Post • Dec. 7, 2021
Sanabria: You can hire a general contractor or handyperson.
From Washington Post • Dec. 7, 2021
When it comes to major home remodels such as a kitchen or bathroom, or any project too large for a handyperson, Elfline recommends working with a designer.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 17, 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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