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Definitions for Handy

[1] within easy reach; conveniently available; accessible: The aspirins are handy.
[2] convenient or useful: A typewriter is a handy thing to have in the house.
[3] skillful with the hands; deft; dexterous: a handy person.
[4] easily maneuvered: a handy ship.
[5] W(illiam) C(hristopher), 1873–1958, U.S. blues composer.
[6] conveniently or easily within reach
[7] easy to manoeuvre, handle, or use a handy tool
[8] skilful with one's hands
[9] W (illiam ) C (hristopher ). 1873–1958, US blues musician and songwriter, esp noted for the song "St Louis Blues"

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

Words nearby Handy

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

Origin of Handy

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

Other words from Handy

hand·i·ness , noun

Synonyms for Handy

accessible, available, close by, convenient, close, ready, adjacent, at hand, close-at-hand, near, near-at-hand, on hand, within reach