adj
handy
HAN-dee
adj
1
Convenient and useful; easy to use.
"This little gadget is really handy for opening jars."
"Keep a first-aid kit handy in the car."
2
Skilled at using one's hands to make or fix things.
"He's pretty handy, so he fixed the leaky faucet himself."
How to Use Handy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUseful and convenient, or good at practical tasks with your hands.
Common pairings
come in handy
handy tool
handy with tools
Word Forms
handier comparative, handies plural, handies plural, handies plural, handiest superlative
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Etymology
From Old English hendiġ ("skillful"), related to "hand."