bagful
Americannoun
plural
bagfuls-
the contents of or amount held by a bag.
three bagfuls of groceries.
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the quantity required to fill a bag.
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a considerable amount.
He has a bagful of clever ideas.
Spelling
See -ful.
Etymology
Origin of bagful
Example Sentences
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“Here now, you’ll have to carry this bagful in your hand, so be careful.”
From Literature
"Hamnet," a tragic literary adaptation that imagines William Shakespeare coping with the death of his son, is likely to land a bagful of nominations.
From Barron's
"I was really pleased to take a bagful of wickets," says Larter.
From BBC
According to one YouTuber who recently collected a bagful and consumed them in the form of a hamburger-like patty, they are even edible.
From Los Angeles Times
They look tasty and she buys a bagful.
From BBC
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