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Speedy vs Handy - What's the difference?

speedy | handy | Related terms |

Speedy is a related term of handy.


As an adjective speedy

is rapid; swift.

As a noun handy is

tail.

speedy

English

Adjective

(er)
  • rapid; swift

    • Synonyms

    * fast, swift, quick, rapid * See also

    Derived terms

    * speedily * speediness * speedy delete * speedy deletion

    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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