Handy: meaning, definitions and examples

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handy

 

[ หˆhรฆndi ]

Adjective / Adverb
Context #1 | Adjective

useful

Convenient and easy to use; suitable for a particular purpose.

Synonyms

convenient, practical, useful

Examples of usage

  • It's always handy to have a flashlight in case of a power outage.
  • She keeps a handy notebook in her bag to jot down important information.
  • This tool is very handy for fixing small household items quickly.
Context #2 | Adverb

conveniently

In a clever or skillful manner.

Synonyms

cleverly, skillfully

Examples of usage

  • He quickly and handy fixed the leaky faucet.
  • She handed in her assignment very handy before the deadline.

Translations

Translations of the word "handy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น รบtil

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคตเคฟเคงเคพเคœเคจเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช praktisch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berguna

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทั€ัƒั‡ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ porฤ™czny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไพฟๅˆฉใช (benri na)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pratique

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ รบtil

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kullanฤฑลŸlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŽธ๋ฆฌํ•œ (pyeonlihan)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ููŠุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ uลพiteฤnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ uลพitoฤnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ–นไพฟ (fฤngbiร n)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ uporaben

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ handhรฆgt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพะปะฐะนะปั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒกแƒแƒฎแƒ”แƒ แƒฎแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™lveriลŸli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ รบtil

Etymology

The word 'handy' originated in the late 16th century from the Middle English 'handi', meaning 'easy to handle'. It is derived from the Old English 'handig', which is a combination of 'hand' and the suffix '-ig' meaning 'having the quality of'. Over time, 'handy' has evolved to describe something that is convenient or easy to use.

See also: backhand, deckhand, forehand, hand, handbag, handball, handbook, handbreadth, handcrafted, handcrafting, handcuffs, handful, handgun, handheld, handicap, handicapped, handily, handiwork, handkerchief, handle, handled, handler, handles, handling, handmade, handmake, handover, handpicked, handrail, hands, handwarmer, handwear, handwriting, handycam, handyman, handyperson, offhand, openhandedly, shorthand.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,797 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.