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

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Definition for handy (2 of 2)

Handy
[ han-dee ]
/ ˈhæn di /

noun

W(illiam) C(hristopher),1873–1958, U.S. blues composer.

Words related to handy

accessible, convenient, available, profitable, useful, helpful, practical, neat, practicable, manageable, ready, close, central, fit, expert, adjacent, near, close-at-hand, adaptable, advantageous

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British Dictionary definitions for handy (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 handy (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 handy

handy

see come in handy.