Adjective: handy (handier,handiest) han-dee
- Useful and convenient
"a handy gadget"
- Easy to reach
"found a handy spot for the can opener";
- ready to hand
- Skilful with the hands
"handy with an axe"
- United States blues musician who transcribed and published traditional blues music (1873-1958)
- W. C. Handy, William Christopher Handy
Derived forms: handiest, handier
See also: accessible, adroit, useful, utile
Type of: composer
Encyclopedia: Handy, KS