horny-handed UK /ˈhɔːniˌhændɪd/US /ˈhoɹniˌhændəd/ adjective1 •Having hands that are horny (calloused) and tough from manual labour; hardhanded."My patience must be inexhaustible. I am much tempted to kick you downstairs, Mr. Railing." / "You forget that I'm a working-man and horny-handed, so it's safer not to try." — 1906 formsmore horny-handed · most horny-handed