fistful

/ˈfɪstfʊl/

Definitions

1. noun

a quantity of something, especially something small, that can be held in the fist

“He had a fistful of cash in his pocket to buy lunch.”

2. adjective

held or made in a fist

“The fistful punches sent the opponent flying.”

Synonyms

  • bunch
  • handful

Antonyms

  • bare
  • empty