Factotum
/fækˈtəʊtəm/noun
A person who does many different types of work or who has many different types of duties.
In the small office, she was a factotum, dealing with everything from managing the office to dealing with customer queries.
Often appears as...
- office factotum
- domestic factotum
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Work Versatility
Factotum refers to someone adaptable, skilled in various tasks rather than just one specialty.
Our office factotum fixed the photocopier and organized the files.
Pro Tip 2/3Not a Position
'Factotum' is a role describing what someone does, not a job title that you would see in a job listing.
He might be the manager, but he's also the company's factotum when needed.
Pro Tip 3/3Neutral Term
The word 'factotum' is neutral; it doesn't imply whether the work is positive or negative.
She is our household factotum, managing both the bills and the garden.
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