handful

• Nom désignant la quantité que l'on peut tenir dans une main, ou un petit nombre ou une petite quantité de quelque chose.

A noun referring to the amount that can be held in one hand, or a small number or quantity of something.

1. Small quantityA2formal

   The amount that can be held in one hand; a small number or amount.

   poignée

   • She picked up a handful of sand from the beach.
   • He only had a handful of coins left in his pocket.
   • A handful of people attended the early morning meeting.

   Synonymesbitdashfewscatteringsmatteringsprinkling

2. Difficult person or thingB1informal

   A person or thing that is difficult to manage or control.

   personne difficile à gérer

   • That child is a real handful for his parents.
   • The new software was a handful to install correctly.
   • Managing the entire team alone can be a handful.

   Synonymesbotherchallengeheadachenuisancepainproblemtrialtroublemaker