First coined before the existence of cellphones as a synonym for "jack-of-all-trades", this slang term is now repurposed to mean people who spends a lot of time on their cellphones — as "handy" is the German slang term for cellphones.
Back in the day, he was a true handyman, fixing everything around the house; now he just spends all day scrolling through his phone—guess the meaning has changed!
by Emotional Cruiser December 1, 2025
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