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handy

1

[ han-dee ]

adjective

handier, handiest.
  1. within easy reach; conveniently available; accessible:

    The aspirins are handy.

  2. convenient or useful:

    A digital thermometer is a handy thing to have at home.

  3. skillful with the hands; deft; dexterous:

    a handy person.

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  4. easily maneuvered:

    a handy ship.

    Synonyms: , ,



Handy

2

[ han-dee ]

noun

  1. W(illiam) C(hristopher), 1873–1958, U.S. blues composer.

Handy

1

/ ˈ³óæ²Ô»åɪ /

noun

  1. HandyW(illiam) C(hristopher)18731958MUSMUSIC: blues musicianMUSIC: songwriter W ( illiam ) C ( hristopher ). 1873–1958, US blues musician and songwriter, esp noted for the song "St Louis Blues"
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handy

2

/ ˈ³óæ²Ô»åɪ /

adjective

  1. conveniently or easily within reach
  2. easy to manoeuvre, handle, or use

    a handy tool

  3. skilful with one's hands
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈ³ó²¹²Ô»å¾±²Ô±ð²õ²õ, noun
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  • ³ó²¹²Ô»åi·²Ô±ð²õ²õ noun
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of handy1

First recorded in 1275–1325; Middle English (in surnames); hand, -y 1
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Idioms and Phrases

see come in handy .
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Example Sentences

It can come in handy for parents, too.

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Such was the case on Saturday against Greensboro, and against Mississippi State, another team that hangs its hat on defense, it could come in handy.

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Another 7-footer could come in handy, even if Mara returns, to help the team counter some of the massive front lines in the Big Ten.

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Rubens Barrichello became a fixture in the cockpit, as the Brazilian brought a handy budget along with his obvious talent.

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There’s nothing funny about murder, but it’s a handy device on which to hang a comedy.

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