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In American slang, "Handys" are another term for an act with a partner. Besides referring to the actual product (iPhone or Android etc), I'm not aware if we ha
by FilterSweep 9y ago
In American slang, "Handys" are another term for an act with a partner.
Besides referring to the actual product (iPhone or Android etc), I'm not aware if we have a term to replace phone
- ballenf 9y agoThat's not too well known in American slang, in my experience. I'd never heard that usage before now. Edit -- lots of people here recognize that usage, so I guess I'm just sheltered. Regardless, I hear 'handy' used in the US as an adjective meaning convenient quite often. But, if so, it's like the reverse of Americans talking about their "fanny pack" while in England.
- FilterSweep 9y ago> But, if so, it's like the reverse of Americans talking about their "fanny pack" while in England. There was a (funny) local news story in Australia when comedian Will Ferrell accidentally made an off-color "fanny" joke not knowing what the word meant abroad. Shows how slight differences in the same language can mean worlds of difference.
- amake 9y ago> Regardless, I hear 'handy' used in the US as an adjective meaning convenient quite often. Yes, as an adjective. As a noun (which is what is being discussed here) there's only one commonly known meaning, and it's that one.