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
1
A person who does small repairs and odd jobs, especially around the house.
"I complained that the heat was not working, and the landlord sent the handyman to fix it."
"We hired a handyman to fix the fence and repaint the shed."
How to use handyman
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who is hired or known for doing general repairs and small jobs.
Common pairings
hire a handyman
local handyman
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Word forms
- Plural
- handymen
- Third person singular
- handymans
- Past tense
- handymanned
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Etymology
From "handy" + "man."
Synonyms
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odd-job man
jack of all trades
Rhymes for handyman
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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.
