CEFR B1

handyman

noun

Meaning

A person skilled at a wide variety of small repairs, maintenance tasks, and odd jobs around a house or building.

Examples

The handyman replaced the broken tiles in the bathroom and painted the hallway.
If you are not comfortable with electrical work, it is safer to hire a professional handyman.

Synonyms: fixer, repairman, tradesperson, contractor

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handyman (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: ˈhændimæn

Definition

A person skilled at a wide variety of small repairs, maintenance tasks, and odd jobs around a house or building.

Examples

The handyman replaced the broken tiles in the bathroom and painted the hallway.
If you are not comfortable with electrical work, it is safer to hire a professional handyman.
Our apartment building employs a full-time handyman to handle routine maintenance requests.

Synonyms of handyman

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