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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024hand•y /ˈhændi/USA pronunciation adj., -i•er, -i•est. - within easy reach;
accessible:kept supplies handy for an emergency. - convenient or useful:a handy reference work.
- skillful with the hands;
dexterous:He's handy with most tools.
hand•i•ness, n. [uncountable] WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024hand•y (han′dē),USA pronunciation adj., hand•i•er, hand•i•est. - within easy reach;
conveniently available;
accessible:The aspirins are handy. - convenient or useful:A typewriter is a handy thing to have in the house.
- skillful with the hands;
deft;
dexterous:a handy person. - easily maneuvered:a handy ship.
- 1275–1325; Middle English (in surnames); see hand, -y1
- 3.See corresponding entry in Unabridged all-round; versatile. See dexterous.
- 4.See corresponding entry in Unabridged manageable, wieldy; yare.
Han•dy (han′dē),USA pronunciation n. - Biographical W(illiam) C(hristopher), 1873–1958, U.S. blues composer.
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