handier; handiest
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: clever in using the hands especially in a variety of useful ways
handy with a hammer as well as with a paintbrush
handiness
noun
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There’s a lot to love about the Etronik weekender that fits up to three days’ worth of essentials, including all its handy separate compartments for dividing your clean and dirty (or wet and dry) clothes; plus, side and back-zipper pockets, too.
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That’s where dog stairs can come in handy.
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Finally de-clutter your cabinets and fridge with the help of handy containers from reputable brands like Rubbermaid and Oxo.
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Scented candles come in handy glass jars that can be saved and reused as containers.
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Kayla Becker, Travel + Leisure, 2 Oct. 2025
That’s where dog stairs can come in handy.
—Christine Persaud, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
Finally de-clutter your cabinets and fridge with the help of handy containers from reputable brands like Rubbermaid and Oxo.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Oct. 2025
Scented candles come in handy glass jars that can be saved and reused as containers.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for handy
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“Handy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handy. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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