Handyman: meaning, definitions and examples

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handyman

 

[ ˈhændiˌmæn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

professional services

A person who is skilled in a variety of trades and can perform a wide range of maintenance or repair work around the house.

Synonyms

fixer, jack-of-all-trades, maintenance worker

Examples of usage

  • He hired a handyman to fix the leaky faucet in the kitchen.
  • The handyman arrived promptly and completed the job quickly.
  • She called a handyman to help with assembling the furniture.
  • The handyman was able to repair the broken door in no time.
  • I need to find a reliable handyman to help with some home improvements.
Context #2 | Noun

informal

A person, especially a man, who is skilled at fixing things or making repairs.

Synonyms

Mr. Fix-It, handyperson, repairman

Examples of usage

  • My dad is a real handyman around the house.
  • He's quite the handyman when it comes to car repairs.
  • The neighbors always call him when they need a handyman.

Translations

Translations of the word "handyman" in other languages:

🇵🇹 faz-tudo

🇮🇳 मरम्मत करने वाला

🇩🇪 Alleskönner

🇮🇩 tukang serba bisa

🇺🇦 майстер на всі руки

🇵🇱 złota rączka

🇯🇵 便利屋 (benriya)

🇫🇷 homme à tout faire

🇪🇸 manitas

🇹🇷 her işten anlayan

🇰🇷 만물상 (manmulsang)

🇸🇦 عامل متعدد المهارات

🇨🇿 všeuměl

🇸🇰 majster na všetko

🇨🇳 多面手 (duōmiànshǒu)

🇸🇮 mojster za vse

🇮🇸 allt í öllu

🇰🇿 бәрін жасайтын шебер

🇬🇪 მრავალმხრივი ოსტატი

🇦🇿 hər işdən baş çıxaran

🇲🇽 manitas

Etymology

The term 'handyman' originated in the mid-18th century, combining 'handy', meaning skilled with the hands, and 'man'. Originally used to describe a person hired to do various odd jobs or repairs around the house, the term has since evolved to encompass individuals skilled in a wide range of trades. The concept of a handyman has become increasingly popular in modern times, with many people relying on their expertise for household maintenance and repairs.

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