handyman

[ han-dee-man ]

noun

, plural hand·y·men.

1. a person hired to do various small jobs, especially in the maintenance of an apartment building, office building, or the like.

handyman

/ ˈhændɪˌmæn /

noun

1. a man employed to do various tasks
2. a man skilled in odd jobs, etc

Gender Note

See -man.

Word History and Origins

Origin of handyman¹

First recorded in 1870–75; handy + man

Example Sentences

Mr Poulay, a 44-year-old handyman and reggae musician, led a campaign against the project.

From BBC

While being a handyman might be a desirable trait, it is not compulsory.

From BBC

“Instead, Mr. Johnston has worked as a handyman for the last two years — an obvious far cry from his actual expertise and livelihood in film and television,” Woodward wrote.

From Los Angeles Times

Johnston has "essentially been blacklisted by Hollywood" and "has worked as a handyman for the last two years – an obvious far cry from his actual expertise and livelihood in film and television", Mr Woodward argued.

From BBC

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.

From Los Angeles Times

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