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

Bree falls for her handsome handyman Keith (Brian Austin Green).

From The Daily Beast

You will remember that I asked about the handyman's tool-house?

From Project Gutenberg

“And you might as well name Helen as editor, reporter and first assistant to the handyman,” grinned Tom.

From Project Gutenberg

Later on the handyman would come around to swap sanitary tanks under the trailers and Joey would ask him the same question.

From Project Gutenberg

Dr. Okola said that you needed a driver, guide, and general handyman.

From Project Gutenberg

And this is why it was that, the next morning, the little Circle City road-house was minus a dishwasher and all round handyman.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• helper