Definition of Handy

1. Adjective. Easy to reach. "Found a handy spot for the can opener"

Exact synonyms: Ready To Hand
Similar to: Accessible
Derivative terms: Handiness

2. Noun. United States blues musician who transcribed and published traditional blues music (1873-1958).
Exact synonyms: W. C. Handy, William Christopher Handy
Generic synonyms: Composer

3. Adjective. Easy to use. "A handy gadget"
Similar to: Convenient

4. Adjective. Skillful with the hands. "Handy with an axe"
Similar to: Adroit
Derivative terms: Handiness

Definition of Handy

1. a. Performed by the hand.

Definition of Handy

1. Adjective. Easy to use, useful. ¹

2. Adjective. Nearby, within reach. ¹

3. Adjective. (dialect) dexterous, skilful ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Handy

1. convenient for handling [adj HANDIER, HANDIEST]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Handy

handwoven
handwringer
handwringers
handwringing
handwrit
handwrite
handwrites
handwriting
handwriting expert
handwriting on the wall
handwritings
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handwritten
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handwrought
handy
handy-dandy
handy dandy
handygripes
handyman
handyman's special
handyman's specials
handymen
handypeople
handyperson
handypersons
handystroke
handystrokes
handywoman
handywomen

Literary usage of Handy

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Technology Review by Massachusetts Institute of Technology Association of Class Secretaries, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Alumni Association (1908)
"The active career of General Manager Handy was unique in the railroad history of the United ... In March, 1888, Handy entered the service of the Lake Shore. ..."

2. Observations on the Popular Antiquities of Great Britain: Chiefly by John Brand, Henry Ellis (1900)
"BOYEE, in his Dictionary, calls handy-dandy (a kind of play with the hands), ... Johnson says : " Handy-dandy, a play in which children change hands and ..."

3. South Eastern Reporter by West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, West Publishing Company, South Carolina Supreme Court (1904)
"Bill by MV Steadman against BA Handy. Decree for defendant, and plaintiff appeals. Reversed. EJ Harvey and John W. Carter, for appellant. ..."

4. Cumulative Book Index by H.W. Wilson Company (1902)
"H. Little Sky High. (Nine to Legends of Charlemagne. (Handy .... (Handy volume classics! 40c. Russell, C, and Lewis, HS Jew In London. $1.50. Scott. ..."

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