handy
Good with tools
Handy means conveniently within reach or useful for a task.
A handy tool is close at hand when you need it.
A handy person is skilled at practical tasks, especially home repairs: She's handy with a wrench.
Something that comes in handy proves useful when the occasion arises.
Keep this number handy in case of emergency.
Physically skilled, agile
- agileLimber and quick-moving
- nimbleQuick and light-moving
- adroitMentally or physically nimble
- deftSkillful and quick
proficient · adept · expert · talented · masterful · skilled · competent · accomplished
Suited for real use
- functionalAble to operate correctly
- efficientProductive without waste
- effectiveProducing intended results
- serviceableFit for purpose
helpful · beneficial · advantageous · utilitarian · versatile · multipurpose · all-purpose · invaluable
Able to be reached
- easyRequiring minimal effort
- effortlessRequiring no strain
- simpleFree of complexity
- user-friendlyEasy to operate
practical · manageable · time-saving · streamlined · straightforward · uncomplicated · approachable · within reach
Capable of movement
- pocket-sizedSmall enough to carry
- lightweightLacking mass or importance
- transportableCapable of being moved
- foldableAble to bend flat
collapsible · wireless · miniature · travel-friendly · cordless · carriable · compact · small-scale
dexterous
Physically skilled, agile
deft · proficient · adept · expert · talented · masterful · skilled · competent · accomplished · capable
practical
Suited for real use
- functionalAble to operate correctly
- efficientProductive without waste
- effectiveProducing intended results
serviceable · helpful · beneficial · advantageous · utilitarian · versatile · multipurpose · all-purpose · invaluable · indispensable
accessible
Able to be reached
- easyRequiring minimal effort
- effortlessRequiring no strain
- simpleFree of complexity
user-friendly · practical · manageable · time-saving · streamlined · straightforward · uncomplicated · approachable · within reach · nearby
mobile
Capable of movement
- pocket-sizedSmall enough to carry
- lightweightLacking mass or importance
- transportableCapable of being moved
foldable · collapsible · wireless · miniature · travel-friendly · cordless · carriable · compact · small-scale · mini
- dexteritydexterous, nimble, agile, adroit, deft
- practicalitypragmatism, sensible, realistic, down-to-earth, levelheaded
- convenientconvenient, easy, effortless, hassle-free, painless
- within reachclose, nearby, near, accessible, reachable
- Diminutivesbaby, bunny, puppy, kitty, doggy
- proximitynear, close, nearby, nearness, proximity
handyinaccessible
Cannot be reached
inconvenient · unavailable · unreachable · unobtainable · out of reach
handyclumsy
Lacking physical coordination
inept · all thumbs · ham-fisted · maladroit · ham-handed
- shake handsMutual palm-grip greeting
- wash your handsRemove germs with soap
- right handDominant side for most
- holding handsGripping another's palm
- hold handsGrasp another's fingers
- hands upSurrender gesture demand
hand, handle, hands, handful, handled, handling, handmade, handed, handout