Main Entry: hand·ful

Pronunciation: \ˈhan(d)-ˌfu̇l\

Function: noun

Inflected Form(s): plural handfuls \-ˌfu̇lz\ also hands·ful \ˈhan(d)z-ˌfu̇l\

Date: before 12th century

1 : as much or as many as the hand will grasp
2 : a small quantity or number <a handful of people>
3 : as much as one can manage <the kids are quite a handful>