Word parts hand + -y Pronunciation enPR: hăn'di, IPA (key): /ˈhæn.di/ SAMPA: /"h{n.di/ Audio (US)(file) Adjective Positive handy Comparative handier Superlative handiest If something is handy, it is easy to use, or useful. If something is handy, then it is close by, or within reach. Synonym: at hand Do you have a pen handy?Wikiwand - on Seamless Wikipedia browsing. On steroids.Remove ads