handful

Definition

  • noun: an amount that you can hold in your hand
  • noun: as much or as many as the hand will grasp
  • often + 'of'
  • synonyms: handsbreadth, fistful, handbreadth

Examples

  • Only a 'handful of' people showed up for the lecture.

  • The children collected seashells by the 'handful'.

  • Our dog is a real 'handful'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) I was worried it could exacerbate... It's regular-strength Tylenol. Here's what you do. Open her mouth, take a handful and throw it at her. Whatever sticks, that's the correct dosage. Under no circumstances are you to compromise our no-talking agreement. Dr Kelso is always saying... (..)
    2001 TvShow: Scrubs Title: My First Day Season: 1 Episode 1