Pronunciation: /ˈhændi/
adjective convenient or useful for a particular purpose; easily accessible
A1 I always keep a handy flashlight in my bag in case of emergencies.
A2 Having a handy tool kit at home can be really useful for small repairs.
B1 A handy map of the city will help you navigate the streets more easily.
B2 She's very handy with a needle and thread, and can fix just about any torn clothing.
C1 The new smartphone comes with a range of handy features that make it stand out from the competition.
C2 His handy skills in carpentry have allowed him to build his own furniture from scratch.
adverb in a clever or skillful way; with ease or dexterity
A1 I always keep a pen handy in my bag.
A2 She found a handy shortcut to the train station.
B1 It's handy to have a map when exploring a new city.
B2 The new app is quite handy for managing expenses on the go.
C1 Having a Swiss Army knife is always handy for camping trips.
C2 The handyman was able to fix the leaky faucet in no time.
formal Having a multi-tool with various functions can be very handy in emergency situations.
informal I always keep a Swiss army knife handy in my backpack just in case.
slang I'm so glad I had my phone handy to capture that hilarious moment.
figurative His ability to stay calm under pressure is a handy skill to have in this line of work.
handed
handies
handier
handiest
handy
will be handy
has been handy
is being handy
handy
handy
to handy
handying
handied