HANDY
handy, ready to hand
(adjective) easy to reach; “found a handy spot for the can opener”
handy
(adjective) skillful with the hands; “handy with an axe”
handy
(adjective) useful and convenient; “a handy gadget”
Handy, W. C. Handy, William Christopher Handy
(noun) United States blues musician who transcribed and published traditional blues music (1873-1958)
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Originating as a nickname for a handy person.
Proper noun
Handy
A surname.
(rare) A male given name from English.
Anagrams
• Haydn
Etymology 1
Adjective
handy (comparative handier, superlative handiest)
Easy to use, useful.
Nearby, within reach.
Synonym: at hand
Of a person: dexterous, skilful.
Synonym: crafty
(slang) Physically violent; tending to use one's fists.
Of a freight ship: having a small cargo capacity (less than 40,000 DWT); belonging to the handysize class.
Antonyms
• awkward
Etymology 2
Noun
handy (plural handies)
(vulgar, slang) A hand job.
Etymology 3
Noun
handy (plural handies)
(Multicultural London English, slang) A handgun.
Anagrams
• Haydn
Source: Wiktionary
Hand"y, a. [Compar. Handier; superl. Handiest.] Etym: [OE. hendi, AS. hendig (in comp.), fr. hand hand; akin to D. handig, Goth. handugs clever, wise.]
1. Performed by the hand. [Obs.] To draw up and come to handy strokes. Milton.
2. Skillful in using the hand; dexterous; ready; adroit. "Each is handy in his way." Dryden.
3. 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.
4. (Naut.)
Definition: Easily managed; obedient to the helm; -- said of a vessel.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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