handy

[US]/ˈhændi/
[UK]/ˈhændi/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.easily accessible; conveniently located
readily available; easy to obtain
nimble; quick to act

Phrases & Collocations

handy tool

handyman

come in handy

handy solution

Example Sentences

a handy reference book.

a handy desktop encyclopedia.

handy for everyday use.

he's handy with a needle.

be handy with paint-brush

This house is handy for the market.

She is handy with the needle.

handy with a saw and hammer.

a hotel in a handy central location.

This is a handy little safety box.

found a handy spot for the can opener.

handy hints about what to buy.

She was handy with her needle.

(as) handy as a pocket in a shirt

Our flat is very handy for the school.

the boots also came in handy for kicking policemen.

the sort of junk that might come in handy one day.

keep an emery board handy in case of nail snags.

Have you got your pen handy?

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