What does FIXER mean?

Fixer

1. Parts of Speech: Noun, Verb

2. Definitions:

• Noun: a person who makes arrangements for other people, especially of an illicit or devious kind.
• Verb: to mend, repair, or arrange something in a skillful or clever way.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈfɪksər/
• UK: /ˈfɪksə/

4. Origin and Usage: The word "fixer" originated from the verb "fix" which means to mend or repair. It has been in use since the 1600s. In modern usage, a fixer is often associated with someone who makes arrangements for others, especially in a political or business context. However, it can also refer to someone who is skilled at repairing or arranging things in a clever way.

5. Synonyms: arranger, broker, mediator, negotiator, repairer, resolver, solver

6. Related Words: agent, aider, buyer, coder, dealer, doer, eater, fiver, gaper, hiker, joker, knave, loser, mover, never, offer, pacer, quell, racer, saver, taker, usher, viler, whine, xylem, yodel, zebra

7. Example Sentences:

• The politician hired a fixer to help him win the election.
• The handyman was able to fix the broken faucet with ease.
• Shes a real fixer-upper, but with a little work, this house could be amazing.
• Hes a skilled fixer who can repair just about anything.