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   handy

   /ˈhandi/

   adjective

   • 1. convenient to handle or use; useful: "a handy desktop encyclopedia" Similar usefulconvenientpracticaleasy-to-usewell designeduser-friendlyuser-orientedhelpfulfunctionalserviceableutilitarianinformal:neatniftyOpposite inconvenient
   • 2. ready to hand: "keep credit cards handy" Similar readily availableavailableat handto handnear at handwithin reachaccessiblereadycloseclose bynearnearbyat the readyat one's fingertipsat one's disposalconvenientinformal:get-at-ableon tap
   • ▪ placed or occurring conveniently: "a hotel in a handy central location"
   • 3. skilful: "he's handy with a needle" Similar skilfulskilleddexterousdeftnimble-fingeredadroitpracticalableadeptproficientcapablemasterlygiftedtalentedexpertclever with one's handsgood with one's handsinformal:niftywizardacegeniuscrackerjackvulgar slang:shit-hotrare:habileOpposite inept

   noun

   • 1. (in Europe) a mobile phone.

   Derivatives

   • 1. handiness noun

   Scrabble Points: 12

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishHANDY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   skillful with the hands or with using tools, esp. in making or repairing things: Eduardo is handy with power tools. (Definition of handy from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › handyHandy Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. a. : conveniently near. b. : convenient for use. c. of a ship : easily handled. 2. : clever in using the hands especially in a variety of useful ways. handy with a hammer as well as with a paintbrush. handiness noun. Synonyms. accessible. convenient. reachable. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus. Examples of handy in a Sentence.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryHANDY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   skillful with the hands or with using tools, esp. in making or repairing things: Eduardo is handy with power tools. (Definition of handy from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › handyHANDY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   within easy reach; conveniently available; accessible: The aspirins are handy. convenient or useful: A digital thermometer is a handy thing to have at home. skillful with the hands; deft; dexterous: a handy person. Synonyms: versatile, all-around.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishHANDY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A thing or place that is handy is nearby and therefore easy to get or reach. It would be good to have a pencil and paper handy. Keep handy a lightweight sweater or cardigan. This lively town is handy for Londoners. Synonyms: convenient, close, near, available More Synonyms of handy.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › handyHandy - definition of handy by The Free Dictionary

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   1. Easily or effectively used; convenient or useful: a handy tool; a handy reference book. 2. Easy to manage or handle. Used of a ship. 3. Readily accessible or convenient in location: kept his cell phone handy; found a handy spot for the hammer. 4. Skillful in using one's hands; manually adroit.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishHANDY | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   HANDY definition: 1. useful or easy to use: 2. to be useful at some time in the future: 3. near to a place: . Learn more.