HANDYMAN

handyman, jack of all trades, odd-job man

(noun) a man skilled in various odd jobs and other small tasks

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

handyman (plural handymen)

(informal) A man who does small tasks and odd jobs

Synonyms

• jack of all trades

• odd-job man

Source: Wiktionary



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