handyman

noun

handy·​man ˈhan-dē-ˌman 

1

: a person who does odd jobs

2

: one competent in a variety of small skills or inventive or ingenious in repair or maintenance work

called also handyperson

Synonyms

• handyperson

Examples of handyman in a Sentence

hired a handyman to paint the porch, clean the gutters, and replace the broken window

Recent Examples on the Web

Two handymen told reporters they and about a dozen artists escaped the fire, but animals living on the colony, including 40 sheep, pigs, and a Brahman bull ran into the woods. —The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 9 Jan. 2025

The handyman, who is also a competitive motocross racer, is also working with Christina and designer Kylie Wing for their new company Christina & Kylie, which launched in October 2024. —Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024

The garden’s handyman of four decades, Jesus Rodriguez, recalled being asked to install a screen door off the kitchen, because Dylan liked to be able to hear people on the street. —Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 6 Dec. 2024

The handyman added that a number of his daughter’s friends are doing the same and refusing to fill out the FAFSA form. —Noreen Sugrue, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1742, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing handyman

• handyman's special

Kids Definition

handyman

noun

handy·​man -ˌman 

: a person who does various small jobs