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 | ||