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handiest

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "handiest" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

3 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
3syllables

handiest

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handiest is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, handiest is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofhandiest

1adjective
  • Easy to use, useful.

    Example: "Some people regard duct tape as a handy fix-all."

  • Nearby, within reach.

    Synonyms: "at hand"

    Example: "I keep a first-aid kit handy in case of emergency."

  • Of a person: dexterous, skilful.

    Synonyms: crafty

    Example: "She's very handy: she made all her own kitchen cupboards."

  • Physically violent; tending to use one's fists.
  • Of a freight ship: having a small cargo capacity (less than 40,000 DWT); belonging to the handysize class.

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