hatful

noun

hat·​ful
ˈhatˌfu̇l
plural hatfuls also hatsful
-tˌfu̇lz,
tsˌfu̇l
1
: as much or as many as a hat will hold
gathered a hatful of eggs
2
: a considerable amount or number : peck
these dives can cost you a hatful of moneyT. H. Fielding
turned down a hatful of princesHelen B. Woodward

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“Hatful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hatful. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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