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hand·y

handy

 
 
pronunciation:
haen di
part of speech: adjective
inflections: handier, handiest
definition 1: easy to reach and use; near.
Do you have a pencil handy?
similar words:
available, nearby, reachable
definition 2: useful.
The hammer is a handy tool.
synonyms:
useful
similar words:
convenient
definition 3: having skill at something.
He's handy with cars and trucks.
similar words:
skillful, versatile