noun

handyman

HAN-dee-man

Handyman (noun) means a person who does small repairs and odd jobs, especially around the house. Example: “We hired a handyman to fix the fence and repaint the shed.”

noun

A person who does small repairs and odd jobs, especially around the house.

"We hired a handyman to fix the fence and repaint the shed."

How to use handyman

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone who is hired or known for doing general repairs and small jobs.

Common pairings

hire a handyman local handyman

Word forms

handymanned past tense, handymen plural, handymans singular

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Etymology

From "handy" + "man."

Synonyms

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odd-job man jack of all trades

Rhymes for handyman

Lyman layman Cayman bogeyman everyman ferryman candyman clergyman countryman highwayman assemblyman

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Frequently asked questions

What does “handyman” mean?

The word “handyman” means a person who does small repairs and odd jobs, especially around the house. In plain terms, someone who is hired or known for doing general repairs and small jobs.

How do you pronounce “handyman”?

“Handyman” is pronounced HAN-dee-man (/ˈhændimæn/ in IPA).

How do you use “handyman” in a sentence?

Here is “handyman” used in a sentence: “We hired a handyman to fix the fence and repaint the shed.”

What part of speech is “handyman”?

“Handyman” is a noun.