Synonyms for handyman


Grammar : Noun
Spell : han-dee-man
Phonetic Transcription : ˈhæn diˌmæn


Définition of handyman

Origin :
  • 1872, from handy + man (n.).
  • noun jack-of-all-trades
Example sentences :
  • You will remember that I asked about the handyman's tool-house?
  • Extract from : « Chronicles of Martin Hewitt » by Arthur Morrison
  • Next to him, longo intervallo, was the Kachin Zinaw who acted as interpreter and handyman.
  • Extract from : « A Civil Servant in Burma » by Herbert Thirkel White
  • “And you might as well name Helen as editor, reporter and first assistant to the handyman,” grinned Tom.
  • Extract from : « Helen in the Editor's Chair » by Ruthe S. Wheeler
  • Later on the handyman would come around to swap sanitary tanks under the trailers and Joey would ask him the same question.
  • Extract from : « To Remember Charlie By » by Roger Dee

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