Repairman

/rɪˈpɛər.mən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a person who repairs and maintains machinery, appliances, or equipment.

The repairman fixed our leaky sink in no time.

a technician or tradesperson skilled in a particular field of repair.

After calling the repairman, he diagnosed the problem with the washing machine.

a person who makes repairs to objects or structures.

The repairman was always busy, juggling calls from various clients.

Derived from the words 'repair' and 'man', indicating a male who performs repairs.

jack of all trades, master of none

A person who can do many different types of work but is not an expert in any particular one.

fixer-upper

A property that needs repairs and renovation.

in good hands

In the care of someone reliable, often implying they can fix issues.

repair

To fix or mend something that is broken.

maintenance

The process of preserving a condition or situation.

technician

A skilled worker in a particular field, particularly one that involves technical work.

MacGyver

He fixed that old gadget like a real MacGyver!

Mr. Fix-It

If something is broken, call him—he's Mr. Fix-It!