handful
noun
a small number or amount
“only a handful of responses were received”
Synonymssmatteringthe quantity that can be held in the hand
Synonymsfistful
Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University
What does “handful” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.
“handful” is a noun with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a small number or amount.
a small number or amount
“only a handful of responses were received”
the quantity that can be held in the hand
Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University