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Handful
01
an amount that fits in a hand
Examples
She scooped up a handful of sand and let it trickle through her fingers.
She grabbed a handful of nuts from the bowl for a quick snack.
02
a small number of people or things
Examples
A handful of guests stayed late to help clean up after the party.
The recipe only requires a handful of ingredients, making it quick and easy.
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.
His little sister can be a real handful when she does n’t get her way.
