English adjective: handy | |||
1. | handy easy to reach | ||
Samples | Found a handy spot for the can opener. | ||
Synonyms | ready to hand | ||
Similar | accessible | ||
Antonyms | inaccessible, unaccessible | ||
2. | handy easy to use | ||
Samples | A handy gadget. | ||
Similar | convenient | ||
Antonyms | inconvenient | ||
3. | handy skillful with the hands | ||
Samples | Handy with an axe. | ||
Similar | adroit | ||
Antonyms | maladroit | ||
English noun: Handy | |||
1. | Handy (person) United States blues musician who transcribed and published traditional blues music (1873-1958) | ||
Synonyms | W. C. Handy, William Christopher Handy | ||
Instance hypernym | composer | ||