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factotum

1 of 1noun
/fækˈtoʊtəm/
Forms:factotums
1

a person who does many kinds of work for an employer

  • As the family's factotum, he handled everything from repairs to errands.
  • The office factotum managed calls, schedules, and supplies.
  • Their factotum fixed the roof, painted the walls, and cooked dinner.
  • She proved herself a capable factotum in every department.
  • The inn's factotum tended guests, cleaned rooms, and served meals.