handful Значение & определение

Значение на handful на български

• 0 an amount of something that can be held in one hand:

  • He pulled out a handful of coins from his pocket.

• 1 a small number of people or things:

  • She invited all her friends to her party, but only a handful of them turned up.

• 2 a person, often a child, who is difficult to control:

  • Her older son is fine but the little one is a bit of a handful.

• 3 a very few, esp. when compared to a larger group:

  • A handful of professional athletes make millions, but most do not do so well.

• 4 an amount of something that can be held in one hand:

  • He scooped up a handful of soil and examined it carefully.

• 5 a person or thing that is difficult to control or manage:

  • Sam was an easygoing baby, but Rory is a real handful.