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Handful
01
an amount that fits in a hand
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
handfuls
Examples
She scooped up a handful of sand and let it trickle through her fingers.
02
a small number of people or things
Examples
A handful of guests stayed late to help clean up after the party.
03
a person or thing that is difficult to manage or handle, often due to being energetic, demanding, or troublesome
Examples
The child can be a handful at times, especially when he’s tired.
