1. the amount that can be held in one hand
2. a small number or amount
3. a person or thing that is difficult to control or handle
Usage: informal

Examples

• She grabbed a handful of berries from the bush.
• He threw a handful of sand into the air.
• Only a handful of students showed up to the meeting.
• There were just a handful of tickets left.
• That child is quite a handful for his parents.
• The new puppy is turning out to be a real handful.
• She picked up a handful of coins from the table.