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 of handyman

• doctor
• 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

Matty Matheson, who played handyman Neil Fak and served as a producer and culinary consultant on the show, is a professional chef. — Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026

The filing revealed that the Winston-Salem, North Carolina, resident Patten has been working as a warehouse materials handler for Coca-Cola, and a part-time handyman at a taproom and brewery since pleading guilty in December 2023. — Dan Mangan, CNBC, 15 July 2026

Mora also acknowledged performing handyman jobs for Kristen Snedeker on previous real estate projects. — Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026

Try running a vacation rental somewhere without reliable cleaners, handymen or a guest base. — Avery Carl, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1742, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing handyman

• handyman's special

Rhymes for handyman

• businessman
• canavan
• caravan
• constantan
• dragoman
• fisherman
• harmattan
• journeyman
• marianne
• middleman
• minivan
• minuteman

Kids Definition

handyman

noun

handy·​man -ˌman 

: a person who does various small jobs