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A handful means a small amount or the amount of something that would fit in your hand. (noun)
- An example of a handful is the number of people in the audience for the local music show.
- An example of a handful is the amount of peanuts that fit in your hand when you reach into a bowl.
(noun)
A handful is as much as you can handle of something. (noun)
An example of a handful is a small child who is overactive.
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