handier; handiest
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: clever in using the hands especially in a variety of useful ways
handy with a hammer as well as with a paintbrush
handiness
noun
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The expandability came in handy when trying to fit the three people’s worth of coffee mugs that exist in my apartment.
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Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 8 Aug. 2024
The tent does dry easily and an ultralight towel is handy to wipe down the interior.
—Ashley Thess, Outdoor Life, 8 Aug. 2024
Below, browse the eight non-negotiables on my Paris packing list, including comfy fashion picks, handy tech gadgets, no-frills beauty products, and my secret to stress-free packing.
—Kyra Surgent, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2024
The unique texture is a fun addition to any summer wardrobe that also allows for some airflow, which comes in handy on hot days.
—Neha Tandon, Peoplemag, 3 Aug. 2024
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Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 8 Aug. 2024
The tent does dry easily and an ultralight towel is handy to wipe down the interior.
—Ashley Thess, Outdoor Life, 8 Aug. 2024
Below, browse the eight non-negotiables on my Paris packing list, including comfy fashion picks, handy tech gadgets, no-frills beauty products, and my secret to stress-free packing.
—Kyra Surgent, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2024
The unique texture is a fun addition to any summer wardrobe that also allows for some airflow, which comes in handy on hot days.
—Neha Tandon, Peoplemag, 3 Aug. 2024
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“Handy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handy. Accessed 18 Aug. 2024.
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