Main Entry: handy

Pronunciation: \ˈhan-dē\

Function: adjective

Inflected Form(s): hand·i·er; hand·i·est

Date: 1650

1 a : conveniently near b : convenient for use c of a ship : easily handled
2 : clever in using the hands especially in a variety of useful ways <handy with a hammer as well as with a paintbrush>

— hand·i·ness noun