Handed Definition & Meaning

handed
adjective
  1. having or involving the use of hands; "a handed, tree- living animal"; "a four-handed card game"

"Handed" in song lyrics

See how handed is used in real songs:

  • "I'm here to write the next chapter in braille and left handed"
    Brother Ali f/ Freeway, Joell Ortiz — Best@It
  • "Tryna hold us, but they just comin up, empty handed"
    C-Murder f/T-Bo, Master P, and Silkk the Shocker — Get Bucked, Get Crunked
  • "I got a question: Who came to spank weight empty handed?"
    Cormega — Love in Love Out

Usage tips for "handed"

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