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Handheld vs Handy - What's the difference?

handheld | handy |

As adjectives the difference between handheld and handy

is that handheld is an alternative spelling of lang=en while handy is easy to use, useful.

As a noun handheld

is an alternative spelling of lang=en.

handheld

English

Adjective

(-)

    • Noun

    (en noun)

    • handy

    English

    Adjective

    (er)
  • Easy to use, useful.
    • Some people regard duct tape as a handy fix-all .
  • Nearby, within reach.
    • You wouldn’t have a screwdriver handy , would you ?
  • (dialect) dexterous, skilful
    • She's very handy - she made all her own kitchen cupboards.

    Synonyms

    * (useful) * (nearby) at hand * (skilful) crafty

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