Handyman
(noun)
- A man who is skilled in various types of maintenance, repair, and construction work.
- A man who is available to do odd jobs around the home or office.
Origin:
The word handyman is thought to have originated in the early 20th century, and is derived from the phrase "handy man", which refers to a person who is skilled in a variety of tasks and is able to fix or maintain various types of equipment or machinery. .
Examples:
- I called a handyman to come and fix my leaky faucet.
- The handyman was able to repair the broken window quickly and efficiently.
- I hired a handyman to paint my living room.
- The handyman said he could do the job but it would take him a couple of days.
- I was going to do the repairs myself, but I thought it would be better to call a handyman.