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British pronunciation
/hˈændfə‍l/

Definition & Meaning of "handful"

Handful
01

an amount that fits in a hand

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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

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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

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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.
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