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Adjective: handy (handier,handiest)  han-dee
  1. Easy to reach
    "found a handy spot for the can opener";
    - ready to hand
     
  2. Useful and convenient
    "a handy gadget"
     
  3. Skilful with the hands
    "handy with an axe"
Noun: Handy  han-dee
  1. United States blues musician who transcribed and published traditional blues music (1873-1958)
    - W. C. Handy, William Christopher Handy

Derived forms: handiest, handier

See also: accessible, adroit, useful, utile

Type of: composer

Encyclopedia: Handy, Kansas

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