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handyman

n.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈhændiˌmæn// UK //hˈændɪmən// handy·man Informal

n. a person who can fix many different things around a house, like plumbing, electricity, or furniture. You usually hire this person for small repairs that a professional might not do.

n. a person who performs various types of manual repair work, especially in a domestic setting. Often used to describe someone with general mechanical skills rather than a specialist tradesperson.


SIMPLE

I need to hire a handyman to fix the leaky faucet.

CONTEXTUAL

The landlord called a handyman to replace the broken lock on the front door before the new tenants moved in.

COMPLEX

While professional plumbers handle major infrastructure, a handyman is often the first person called for minor repairs that require a broad range of practical skills.

Origin

From handy + -man.

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