I like to snack on a handful of nuts every afternoon.
I like to snack on a handful of nuts every afternoon.
English
handful
ˈhænd.fʊl, ˈhæn(d)fəl, ˈhæn(d)fʊl, ˈhæn(d)ˌfʊl
Meaning: an amount that can be held in one hand; a small number
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Example sentences
She picked up a handful of sand from the beach.
She picked up a handful of sand from the beach.
Usage Notes
Can refer to a literal amount held in a hand or figuratively to a small number of people or things. It can also describe a difficult person (e.g., 'the toddler is a handful').
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