Handy

/ˈhæn.di/ adjective

Definition

Useful and easy to use; or skilled at doing practical work with your hands.

Etymology

From Old English 'hand' plus the adjective suffix '-y.' Literally means 'hand-like' or 'of the hand,' referring to things easy to handle.

Kelly Says

Handy originally meant 'of or relating to hands,' so when we call a tool handy, we're literally saying it's hand-friendly—which is exactly what makes something useful!

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