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Find out more about a word, its definitions, and word-game validity.
Dictionary Checker helps you quickly verify whether a word appears in the same local English word list used by our word tools.
Valid in These Word Lists
TWL/NWL compatible English word list
Local OneTimeRead word tools dictionary
Meaning of handy
adjective
- Easy to use, useful. Example: Some people regard duct tape as a handy fix-all.
- Nearby, within reach. Example: I keep a first-aid kit handy in case of emergency.
- Of a person: dexterous, skilful. 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.
noun
- A hand job.
noun
- A handgun.
Source: Free Dictionary API.
What is a Dictionary Checker?
A dictionary checker verifies whether a typed word exists in a word list. It is useful for word games, puzzle checks, spelling checks, and quick vocabulary confirmation.
How It Works
The tool cleans the input, compares it against a local English word list, and then tries to load definitions from a free dictionary source when available.