handy

/ˈhændi/

Definitions

1. adjective

convenient or useful to have around, especially for doing something.

“The toolkit in the garage is quite handy for fixing household appliances.”

2. adverb

in a handy or convenient manner.

“She is handy at decorating a room with the few pieces of furniture she has.”

3. noun

a person who does odd jobs or repairs for people.

“I hired a handy to fix the leak in my kitchen sink.”

Synonyms

  • convenient
  • practical
  • useful

Antonyms

  • inconvenient
  • unhelpful