Handy Man

Pronunciation: /ˈhændi mæn/

Definitions of handy man

noun A man who is good at fixing things

Example Sentences

A1 My handy man fixed the leaky faucet in the kitchen.

A2 The handy man came to repair the broken window in the living room.

B1 I hired a handy man to help with some home renovation projects.

B2 The handy man is skilled in carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work.

C1 The handy man's expertise in home repairs is highly sought after in the neighborhood.

C2 As a seasoned handy man, he can tackle any household maintenance task with ease.

Examples of handy man in a Sentence

formal The handy man was hired to fix the leaky faucet in the office.

informal My neighbor is a great handy man who can fix just about anything around the house.

slang I'll call my buddy, he's a real handy man and can help us out with this project.

figurative She's like a handy man when it comes to problem-solving, always finding quick solutions.

Grammatical Forms of handy man

• past tense: hired
• plural: handy men
• comparative: handier
• superlative: handiest
• present tense: is a handy man
• future tense: will be a handy man
• perfect tense: has been a handy man
• continuous tense: is being a handy man
• singular: handy man
• positive degree: handy
• infinitive: to be a handy man
• gerund: being a handy man
• participle: a handy man fixing

Origin and Evolution of handy man

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'handy man' originated in the English language.

Evolution of the word: Originally, a 'handy man' referred to a skilled laborer or craftsman who was proficient in various tasks. Over time, the term has come to be used more broadly to describe someone who is adept at fixing or repairing things around the house.