handy

[ han-dee ]
/ ˈhæn di /
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adjective, hand·i·er, hand·i·est.

within easy reach; conveniently available; accessible: The aspirins are handy.
convenient or useful: A typewriter is a handy thing to have in the house.
skillful with the hands; deft; dexterous: a handy person.
easily maneuvered: a handy ship.

Origin of handy

1275–1325; Middle English (in surnames); see hand, -y1

synonym study for handy

3. See dexterous.

OTHER WORDS FROM handy

hand·i·ness, noun

Words nearby handy

handwrite, handwriting, handwriting on the wall, handwritten, handwrought, handy, handy-andy, handy-dandy, handyman, handyman's special, handyperson

Words related to handiness

dexterity, genius, ingenuity, quickness, propensity, aptitude, savvy, skill, flair, willingness, keenness, preparation, preparedness, fitness, artistry, accomplishment, prowess, art, intelligence, technique

Example sentences from the Web for handiness

British Dictionary definitions for handiness (1 of 2)

handy
/ (ˈhændɪ) /

adjective handier or handiest

conveniently or easily within reach
easy to manoeuvre, handle, or use a handy tool
skilful with one's hands

Derived forms of handy

handiness, noun

British Dictionary definitions for handiness (2 of 2)

Handy
/ (ˈhændɪ) /

noun

W (illiam) C (hristopher). 1873–1958, US blues musician and songwriter, esp noted for the song "St Louis Blues"

Idioms and Phrases with handiness

handy

see come in handy.