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handyman

/ˌhændiˈmæn/
/ˈhændimæn/
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Other forms: handymen

Someone who's good at many things, especially fixing things around the house, can be called a handyman. If you need help unclogging a drain and repairing a hole in a window screen, you should call a handyman.

A handyman knows how to do minor repairs and odd jobs, and either tackles these on weekends in his own home or advertises his skills and is employed by other people. These days, it's not uncommon to use the word handyperson instead, since it includes both men and women who are handy at fixing and building things. In any case, a handyman or handyperson doesn't specialize in one skill, but dabbles in many.

Definitions of handyman
  1. noun
    a man skilled in various odd jobs and other small tasks
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    type of:
    maintenance man, repairman, service man
    a skilled worker whose job is to repair things
Pronunciation
US
/ˌhændiˈmæn/
UK
/ˈhændimæn/
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