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Meaning of "handy" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF HANDY

handy  [ˈhændɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF HANDY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Handy is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES HANDY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of handy in the English dictionary

The first definition of handy in the dictionary is conveniently or easily within reach. Other definition of handy is easy to manoeuvre, handle, or use. Handy is also skilful with one's hands.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH HANDY


bandy
ˈbændɪ
bandy-bandy
ˈbændɪˈbændɪ
brandy
ˈbrændɪ
candie
ˈkændɪ
candy
ˈkændɪ
dandy
ˈdændɪ
discandy
dɪsˈkændɪ
Gandhi
ˈɡændɪ
hochmagandy
ˌhɒxməˈɡændɪ
houghmagandie
ˌhɒxməˈɡændɪ
jaborandi
ˌdʒæbəˈrændɪ
Kandy
ˈkændɪ
Leylandi
ˌleɪˈlændɪ
pandy
ˈpændɪ
randy
ˈrændɪ
sandhi
ˈsændɪ
sandy
ˈsændɪ
scrimshandy
ˈskrɪmˌʃændɪ
shandy
ˈʃændɪ
unhandy
ʌnˈhændɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE HANDY

handsomeness
handspike
handspring
handstaff
handstamp
handstand
handstroke
handsturn
handwheel
handwork
handworked
handwringer
handwrite
handwriting
handwritten
handwrought
handy-pack
handyman
handymen
handyperson

WORDS THAT END LIKE HANDY

apple brandy
applejack brandy
brain candy
cherry brandy
cornbrandy
cotton candy
eye candy
hard mint candy
knock someone bandy
liqueur brandy
Normandy
organdy
Ormandy
peach brandy
Qaraghandy
rock candy
sugar candy

Synonyms and antonyms of handy in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «HANDY»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «handy» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of handy

Translation of «handy» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF HANDY

Find out the translation of handy to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of handy from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «handy» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

方便的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

práctico
570 millions of speakers

English

handy
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

काम
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

نَافِع
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

удобный
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

conveniente
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

কুশলী
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

commode
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Berguna
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

praktisch
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

便利な
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

가까이 있는
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Handy
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tiện sử dụng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கைக்குள்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

सुलभ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kullanışlı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

utile
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

zręczny
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

корисний
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

potrivit
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

βολικός
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

handig
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

praktisk
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

for hånden
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of handy

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «HANDY»

The term «handy» is very widely used and occupies the 5.245 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «HANDY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about handy

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10 QUOTES WITH «HANDY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word handy.
1
Robert Benchley
Great literature must spring from an upheaval in the author's soul. If that upheaval is not present then it must come from the works of any other author which happens to be handy and easily adapted.
2
Lloyd Bentsen
I have never forgotten my days as an Eagle Scout. I didn't know it at the time, but what really came out of my Scouting was learning how to lead and serve the community. It has come in handy in my career in government.
3
John Henry Carver
My father was very much a handy person round the house, and I learnt a lot of carpentry from him.
4
Chris Diamantopoulos
I'm pretty handy in the kitchen. But my wife's the real genius.
5
Taye Diggs
I'm awful with directions, and I'm not very handy around the house.
6
Tom Douglas
To shuck oysters, you'll need an oyster knife, a handy tool with a sturdy handle and a short, rigid blade which you can pick up for about ten bucks in a kitchenware shop or fish market. A quick trip online will yield any number of videos and slide shows with step-by-step instructions on how to shuck an oyster.
7
Cary Fukunaga
I have these plants in my house that are dying, so having a robot butler to water them when I'm away would be pretty handy.
8
Jesse James Garrett
But despite the universality of URLs, we often forget that they're not just a handy way to address network resources. They're also valuable communication tools.
9
Aleksandar Hemon
I cannot live or write without music. It stimulates the normally dormant parts of my brain that come in handy when constructing fiction.
10
Bob Hoskins
I am fairly rich. Money's very handy, let's face it.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HANDY»

Discover the use of handy in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to handy and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The American Boy's Handy Book: What to Do and How to Do It
Provides a huge number of ideas for fun and instructional projects for young boys.
Daniel Carter Beard, 2001
2
Knitter's Handy Book of Top-Down Sweaters: Basic Designs in ...
A key reference for knitters of all skill levels, this is the new essential knitting resource on your bookshelf.
Ann Budd, 2012
3
The Handy Psychology Answer Book
An overview of psychology explores its history, fundamentals, major movements and figures, and such areas as psychological development across the lifespan, the psychology of everyday life, and abnormal psychology.
Lisa J. Cohen, 2011
4
Father of the Blues: An Autobiography
W. C. Handy's blues—“Memphis Blues," "Beale Street Blues," "St. Louis Blues"—changed America's music forever. In Father of the Blues, Handy presents his own story: a vivid picture of American life now vanished.
William Christopher Handy, Arna Wendell Bontemps, 1991
5
Animation: A Handy Guide
Accompanying DVD-ROM contains examples, an animation flick book program, and Web links.
Sheila Graber, 2009
6
The Handy Science Answer Book
In the first update in over eight years, this edition poses and answers nearly 2,000 questions, providing an abundance of original and interesting science facts.
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, 2011
7
The Age of Paradox
In an age of numbingly rapid change, one of the most brilliant and engaging thinkers of our day extends a guiding hand in the search for order.
Charles Handy, 1995
8
Understanding Organizations
In this classics text, Charles Handy argues that the key to successful organizations lies in a better understanding of the needs and motivations of the people within them.
Charles Handy, 2007
9
The American Girl's Handy Book: Turn-of-the-Century Classic ...
Authors Lina and Adelia B. Beard wrote and illustrated many children's books and were instrumental in founding the Campfire Girls. This volume is a companion to The American Boy's Handy Book, written by the Beards' brother, Daniel.
Lina Beard, Adelia B. Beard, 2012
10
W.C. Handy's Blues: An Anthology : Complete Words and Music ...
This classic collection of 70 melodies arranged for piano and voice includes extensive background on blues history, notes for each song, bibliography, and striking illustrations by Miguel Covarrubias.
William Christopher Handy, Elliott S. Hurwitt, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HANDY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term handy is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Renewed excitement surrounds 34th W.C. Handy Music Festival …
FLORENCE, Ala. (WHNT) – The W.C. Handy Music Festival starts this week, and music will soon fill the air across northwest Alabama. «whnt.com, Jul 15»
2
Handy guide to deciphering baby talk - Winnipeg Free Press
Handy guide to deciphering baby talk. Sign language gives youngsters a voice. By: Aidan Geary Posted: 07/14/2015 3:00 AM | Last Modified: 07/14/2015 6:41 ... «Winnipeg Free Press, Jul 15»
3
BTCC News - Holland to temporarily replace Belcher at Handy
American driver Robb Holland has been lined up to replace Simon Belcher at Handy Motorsport for the next three events in the British Touring ... «crash.net, Jul 15»
4
Six Handy Tips To Help You Budget This Summer | Her.ie
... so we decided to take control and begin to budget our money every month. Here's some handy hints to help you turn those dreams for the future into a reality. «Her.ie, Jul 15»
5
PIC: Setting Out As A Solo Female Traveller? Here Are Some Handy
With this in mind, the Work The World internship programme has put together a handy infograph of all the advice you need to ensure the best (and safest) trip ... «Her.ie, Jul 15»
6
Handy and Harman fine silver quotation $20.384 oz., $655.35 kg.
Handy and Harman fine silver quotation $20.384 oz., $655.35 kg. By: The Canadian Press. Tuesday, Jul. 14, 2015 at 11:43 AM | Comments: 0. Print; E–mail ... «Brandon Sun, Jul 15»
7
Spandex and Arlon add handy Bunnings value to film and vinyl
Spandex has teamed up with Arlon to present thirty Bunnings Warehouse vouchers valued at $400 each to customers spending over $200 on Arlon products ... «Wide Format Online, Jul 15»
8
ACC safety ratings handy for pre-check
From July 1, 2015 most light passenger motor vehicles registered in New Zealand will be assigned a levy band - a number between 1 and 4. «New Zealand Herald, Jul 15»
9
Handy & Harman Is A Deal At This Level - Handy & Harman Ltd …
Handy & Harman (NASDAQ:HNH) is a small, underfollowed, manufacturer of niche industrial products. They produce highly specialized ... «Seeking Alpha, Jul 15»
10
A handy checklist for your first day in college - The Times of India
So there you are all excited and jittery as just a few days are left for a new academic year to begin. You have already started visualizing about ... «Times of India, Jul 15»

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