# hander

/ˈhændɝ/ (US) · CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/hander
Updated: 2026-05-19

## Definition

a person who is very good at a specific sport or activity. It is a short, casual way to say 'handyman' or 'expert'.

For teachers: a person who is highly skilled or proficient in a particular activity or sport.

## Examples

- He is a real hander at chess.
- After years of practice, she became a hander at the local gym and started coaching others.
- While the rest of the team struggled with the new equipment, he was a hander who could assemble it in minutes without any instructions.

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