handy (Meaning)

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handy (n)

United States blues musician who transcribed and published traditional blues music (1873-1958)

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handy (s)

easy to reach

useful and convenient

skillful with the hands

Webster

handy (superl.)

Performed by the hand.

Skillful in using the hand; dexterous; ready; adroit.

Ready to the hand; near; also, suited to the use of the hand; convenient; valuable for reference or use; as, my tools are handy; a handy volume.

Easily managed; obedient to the helm; -- said of a vessel.

handy Sentence Examples

  1. The handy toolbox was always within reach, containing the essential tools for any quick fix.
  2. She was a handy person around the house, able to tackle electrical issues and plumbing leaks with ease.
  3. Having a handyman come to fix the leaky faucet proved to be a convenient and time-saving solution.
  4. The portable flashlight came in handy during the unexpected power outage.
  5. With her handy sewing skills, she effortlessly repaired the torn seam on her favorite dress.
  6. The handy smartphone application provided real-time updates on traffic conditions, making her commute more efficient.
  7. The easy-to-assemble furniture package proved to be quite handy, allowing her to furnish her apartment without professional help.
  8. The handy dandy notes app on her computer kept track of important tasks and reminders.
  9. He was known as the "handy guy" in the neighborhood, always willing to lend a helping hand with repairs.
  10. The handy drawer beneath the kitchen counter offered a perfect storage solution for utensils and small appliances.

FAQs About the word handy

United States blues musician who transcribed and published traditional blues music (1873-1958), easy to reach, useful and convenient, skillful with the handsPer

accessible,convenient, at hand, nearby, reachable,adjacent, close, to hand,near, abutting

far, remote, unreachable, inconvenient, inaccessible, untouchable, far, unreachable, untouchable, inaccessible

The handy toolbox was always within reach, containing the essential tools for any quick fix.

She was a handy person around the house, able to tackle electrical issues and plumbing leaks with ease.

Having a handyman come to fix the leaky faucet proved to be a convenient and time-saving solution.

The portable flashlight came in handy during the unexpected power outage.