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handiness

  • a word derived from handy.

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A father of two and grandfather of three, he says he learned his handiness from his dad, who worked as a carpenter for Washington Gas.

From Washington Post Sep. 18, 2022

Many Verge staffers are coffee fiends and swear by the handiness of these Ember mugs, but it’s best to pick one up when they go on sale from time to time.

From The Verge Jun. 2, 2022

I’m excited that we’re reawakening to our own handiness.

From The Guardian May 6, 2018

Not an episode passes without occasion to remark on the handiness of home ec.

From The New Yorker Apr. 16, 2015

In this they simulated sewing, taking their stitches with a precision and handiness 125 that rivalled the little maids of Puritan days.

From Blue Robin, the Girl Pioneer by Halsey, Rena I.