handier; handiest
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: clever in using the hands especially in a variety of useful ways
handy with a hammer as well as with a paintbrush
handiness
noun
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Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2025
There are some items that just make packing and traveling less stressful, such as a plush neck pillow or handy packing cubes.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2025
Plus, some offer handy features like an alarm clock, a calendar app, the ability to answer texts, and so on.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 31 Mar. 2025
Ahead, discover 20 options designed to delight every type of bride (and to come in handy when the occasion calls for it).
—Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for handy
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“Handy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handy. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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