B2adjectiveinformalhome
US/ˈhæn.di/
UK/ˈhæn.di/
useful and easy to use; also near and easy to reach; good at fixing things
In context
This little torch is really handy when the power goes off.
Keep your passport handy, they'll check it at the gate.
My dad is really handy, he fixed the washing machine himself.
Words that go with handy
verb + adjective
- come in handyKeep the box, it might come in handy.
- keep handyKeep some cash handy for taxis.
adjective + noun
- handy tipHere's a handy tip for saving battery.
adverb + adjective
- really handyThis app is really handy for learning words.
adjective + preposition
- handy forThe hotel is handy for the airport.