factotum — an employee who does all kinds of work
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an employee who does all kinds of work
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfæktəˌtəm/
Korean meaning: 잡일을 다 하는 사람, 만능 직원
Korean pronunciation: **팩**토텀
Example Sentences
- The CEO's factotum could arrange a business trip, fix the coffee machine, and write a report all before lunch.
- Every small company needs a factotum who can wear many hats.
- She became the family's factotum, managing finances, cooking, and even tutoring the children.
factotum
NOUN//ˈfæktəˌtəm//
an employee who does all kinds of work
a cheerful employee juggles a phone call while typing on a computer and organizing papers on the desk. The same person reaches over to water a plant while answering questions from a coworker standing nearby. Office colleagues approach from different directions, each holding different requests and tasks. Other workers look relieved as they hand over their various jobs to this capable person. an employee who does all kinds of work for everyone in the office
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'fac totum' meaning 'do everything.' The phrase was used in the 16th century to describe a servant or employee who handles all kinds of tasks.
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📝Examples
“The CEO's factotum could arrange a business trip, fix the coffee machine, and write a report all before lunch.”
“Every small company needs a factotum who can wear many hats.”
“She became the family's factotum, managing finances, cooking, and even tutoring the children.”
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