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View synonyms for handy
handy
1[ han-dee ]
adjective
handier, handiest.
- within easy reach; conveniently available; accessible:
The aspirins are handy.
- convenient or useful:
A digital thermometer is a handy thing to have at home.
a handy person.
Synonyms: versatile, all-around
- easily maneuvered:
a handy ship.
Synonyms: yare, wieldy, manageable
Handy
2[ han-dee ]
noun
- W(illiam) C(hristopher), 1873–1958, U.S. blues composer.
Handy
1/ ˈhændɪ /
noun
- HandyW(illiam) C(hristopher)18731958MUSMUSIC: blues musicianMUSIC: songwriter W ( illiam ) C ( hristopher ). 1873–1958, US blues musician and songwriter, esp noted for the song "St Louis Blues"
handy
2/ ˈhændɪ /
adjective
- conveniently or easily within reach
- easy to manoeuvre, handle, or use
a handy tool
- skilful with one's hands
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Derived Forms
- ˈhandiness, noun
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Other Words From
- handi·ness noun
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Idioms and Phrases
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Synonym Study
See dexterous.
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