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handy

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

1 syllable
5 characters
English (US)
1syllable

handy

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

Because it is a word with a single syllable, handy is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

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Definitions ofhandy

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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