handful

/ˈhændfl/; /ˈhænfl/

Definitions

1. noun

a small amount or quantity of something, especially something that can be held in the hand

“She picked up a handful of pebbles from the beach.”

2. verb

to take or pick up something with the hands

“He had to handful the fragile vase carefully.”

3. adverb

in a way that is informal or casual

“She handled the situation in a handful manner.”

Synonyms

  • a little
  • little bit
  • small amount

Antonyms

  • abundance
  • large quantity