Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
handful
noun
/ˈhænd.fʊl/
Definition
A handful refers to the quantity that can be held in one hand. It can also mean a small, limited amount of something.
Examples
- He picked up a handful of sand and let it slip through his fingers.
- Only a handful of students passed the exam with flying colors.
Meaning
Often used to express that there is not much of something, or it can describe a person who is difficult to manage.
Synonyms
- few
- scarcity
- smattering
