handy in English dictionary

  • handy

    Meanings and definitions of "handy"

    • Easy to use, useful.
    • Nearby, within reach.
    • (dialect) dexterous, skilful
    • adjective
      Easy to use, useful.
    • adjective
      Nearby, within reach.
    • adjective
      (dialect)
      dexterous, skilful
    • adjective
      Of a freight ship: having a small cargo capacity (less than 40,000 DWT); belonging to the handysize class.
    • Comfortable and easy to use.
    • easy to use
    • within reach
    • dexterous
    • adjective
      easy to reach; "found a handy spot for the can opener"
    • adjective
      skillful with the hands; "handy with an axe"
    • adjective
      useful and convenient; "a handy gadget"

    Synonyms of "handy" in English dictionary

    W. C. Handy, convenient, ready to hand are the top synonyms of "handy" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of handy

    • handy ( comparative handier, superlative handiest)
    • handy (comparative handier, superlative handiest)
  • Handy

    Meanings and definitions of "handy"

    • proper
      A male given name
    • noun
      United States blues musician who transcribed and published traditional blues music (1873-1958)

    Synonyms of "handy" in English dictionary

    W. C. Handy, William Christopher Handy are the top synonyms of "handy" in the English thesaurus.

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