Handy Definition & Meaning
handy
- adjective
- easy to reach; "found a handy spot for the can opener"
- easy to use; "a handy gadget"
- skillful with the hands; "handy with an axe"
- noun
- United States blues musician who transcribed and published traditional blues music (1873-1958)
"Handy" in song lyrics
See how handy is used in real songs:
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"You never know when them quarters, gon come in handy"
50/50 Twin — Grind -
"Crafty with my sassafrass P-Funk, thought been handy"
Artifacts f/ Redman — Cummin Thru Ya F--kin' Block -
"Pieced up creased up, big glock nine handy"
Big Pokey f/ Slim Thug — Boss Hogg on Candy
Words that rhyme with handy
Usage tips for "handy"
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- What does handy mean?
- easy to reach; "found a handy spot for the can opener" easy to use; "a handy gadget" skillful with the hands; "handy with an axe" United States blues musician who transcribed and published traditional blues music (1873-1958)
- What part of speech is handy?
- Handy is an adjective and a noun.
- How many definitions does handy have?
- Handy has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).