Meaning
- (adjective) Easy to use, useful. “Some people regard duct tape as a handy fix-all.”
- (adjective) Nearby, within reach. “I keep a first-aid kit handy in case of emergency.”
- (adjective) Of a person: dexterous, skilful. “She's very handy: she made all her own kitchen cupboards.”
- (adjective) Physically violent; tending to use one's fists.
- (adjective) Of a freight ship: having a small cargo capacity (less than 40,000 DWT); belonging to the handysize class.
- (noun) A hand job.
- (noun) A handgun.
Letter breakdown
- Handy contains 5 letters: 1 vowel(s) and 4 consonant(s).
- It uses 5 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 2.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 12.
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Connected words
Other 5-letter words
- abaci
- aback
- abaft
- abase
- abash
- abate
- abbey
- abbot
- abeam
- abets
- abhor
- abide
- abler
- abode
- abort
- about
- above
- abuse
Words starting with HAN
- hand
- handbag
- handbags
- handball
- handballs
- handbill
- handbills
- handbook
- handbooks
- handcar
- handcars
- handcart
- handcarts
- handcraft
- handcrafted
- handcrafting
- handcrafts
- handcuff
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Words ending with NDY
Reader questions
What does Handy mean?
Easy to use, useful.
How many letters are in Handy?
Handy has 5 letters.
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