handful

Definition of Handful in English :

1. handful, smattering

a small number or amount

Example Sentences:
'only a handful of responses were received'

2. fistful, handful

the quantity that can be held in the hand

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Handful

noun plural -fuls

1.

the amount or number that can be held in the hand

2.

a small number or quantity

3. informal

a person or thing difficult to manage or control

nounWord forms: plural ˈhandˌfuls

1.

as much or as many as the hand will hold

2.

a relatively small number or amount

a mere handful of people

3. Informal

as much as one is able to manage; someone or something hard to manage

n. pl. hand·fuls

1. The amount that a hand can hold.

2. A small, undefined number or quantity: only a handful of people on the street.

3. Informal One that is difficult to control or handle: The hyperactive toddler is a real handful.