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

Baker was not living in her house when the fugitive, who had previously done handyman work at the property, knocked on the door. —Maureen Groppe, USA TODAY, 25 Nov. 2024

TaskRabbit—as a Tasker you get paid for same-day DIY, moving, and handyman work. —Rachel Wells, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024

The family needs an immigration lawyer, a truck for Dennis Rodriguez's handyman business, nursing school for Dexy Amador and plumbing training for Dennis Rodriguez. To give an item on their wish list or find out more about the family, contact Foundation Communities, 737-267-5738, foundcom.org. —Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 5 Dec. 2024

The Fear Of Completing FAFSA Is Real An interview in the Chicago suburbs with a handyman who wanted to remain anonymous to protect his privacy illustrates the fear and the choices many Latino families are facing. —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