do-it-yourselfer

noun

Definition of do-it-yourselfernext
as in repairman

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for do-it-yourselfer
  1. repairman
  2. serviceman
  3. handyman
  4. mechanic
  5. doctor
Noun
  • Moe, Larry, and Curly are inept repairmen hired to fix a doorbell in a home that turns out to be the secret lair of Nazi spies.
    Donald Liebenson, Vulture, 14 June 2024
  • Or having a repairman arrive at your house with fresh parts in hand, and knowing exactly what to fix.
    Scott Kramer, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of repairman
Noun
  • The discovery has revealed the final resting place of more than 200 servicemen who died when Japanese forces sank it on March 1, 1942, three months after the attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
    Patrick Smith, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
  • According to Hopkins, what was left of the car was shipped stateside after the war by an American serviceman with grand plans to rebuild it.
    Howard Walker, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2024
Definition of serviceman
Noun
  • Defense attorney Stanley Woodward told the court that since his arrest, Johnston has worked as a handyman.
    Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Oct. 2024
  • Criminal proceedings against a handyman who prosecutors say fatally shot a beloved L.A. bishop last year were suspended Thursday after attorneys raised doubts about his competence to stand trial.
    James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of handyman
Noun
  • The mechanics of the plot itself don’t quite hold up under scrutiny, which is a shame when the dialogue, performances and filmmaking craft are so tightly woven, moving in perfect sync.
    Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Meanwhile, the multiplayer benefits from the new omnidirectional movement mechanics that let players sprint, dive and slide in any direction.
    Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of mechanic
Noun
  • The problem is particularly troublesome in areas of the country without doctors, nurses, midwives or medical centers specializing in maternity care.
    Erika Edwards, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Depending on the severity of the symptoms, your primary care doctor can refer you to a gastroenterologist or a colorectal surgeon for a closer look.
    CNN.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of doctor
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