English word handyman comes from English -man, English handy
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -man | English (en) | In certain cases, someone (implied male) who derives from a particular nationality.. Someone (implied male) who has special characteristics relating to a topic or area.. Someone (implied male) who is an expert in an area.. Someone (implied male) who is employed or holds a position in an area. |
| handy | English (en) | (vulgar, slang) A hand job. (dialect) dexterous, skilful. Easy to use, useful.. Nearby, within reach.. Of a freight ship: having a small cargo capacity (less than 40,000 DWT); belonging to the handysize class. |
| handyman | English (en) | (informal) A man who does small tasks and odd jobs. |