handyman

noun

handy·​man ˈhan-dē-ˌman How to pronounce handyman (audio)
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

Examples of handyman in a Sentence

hired a handyman to paint the porch, clean the gutters, and replace the broken window
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An attached handyman workshop is an excellent space for woodworking or hobbies. Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant, 15 June 2025 But while packing your car, be realistic about your handyman abilities. Grace Harrington, People.com, 12 May 2025 His lawyers and family presented more than two dozen letters from supporters Victor knew from church, English class and his work as a handyman in Syracuse. Lauren Petracca, New York Times, 29 May 2025 Peters, 71, a neighborhood handyman who repaired old clocks and restored antique furniture, had let Rogers stay in his house. Dan Sullivan, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for handyman

Word History

First Known Use

1742, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of handyman was in 1742

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“Handyman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handyman. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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handyman

noun
handy·​man -ˌman How to pronounce handyman (audio)
: a person who does various small jobs

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