handiness

noun

hand·​i·​ness

ˈhandēnə̇s, 

ˈhaan-, 

-din-

plural -es

: the quality or state of being handy

Word History

Etymology

handy + -ness

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Kids Definition

handiness

noun

hand·​i·​ness

ˈhan-dē-nəs

: the quality or state of being handy