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handful Definition and Meaning in English (handful definition)

noun
Synonyms:fewsmall amountfistful
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Handful definition: A handful refers to an amount or quantity of something that can be held in one hand.

Definitions of Handful

  1. 1noun

    A handful refers to an amount or quantity of something that can be held in one hand.

  2. 2noun

    It can also describe a small, often insufficient, number or amount of people or things.

  3. 3noun(informal)

    Informally, a handful can refer to a person, especially a child, or a situation that is difficult to control or manage.

Example Sentences

casual

“She picked up a handful of berries from the bush.”

casual

“Only a handful of students passed the difficult exam.”

casual

“Her youngest child can be a real handful sometimes.”

Synonyms

fewsmall amountfistful

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