fistful

American  

[fist-fool] / ˈfɪst fʊl /

noun

plural

fistfuls

1. a handful.

   a fistful of pennies.

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Spelling

See -ful.

Etymology

Origin of fistful

First recorded in 1605–15; fist ¹ + -ful

Example Sentences

When the fistfuls of hair persisted, I tore through Los Angeles for someone, anyone, who could tell me why this was happening and how to make it stop.

From Los Angeles Times

In other words, a fistful of beans does not become valuable simply because you paid a cow for them.

From Literature

He dug into his trouser pockets and came out with fistfuls of grain, which he scattered on the ground.

From Literature

Once you know those, you’re free to riff — to add lemon zest or nutmeg or a fistful of herbs — the culinary equivalent of adding fringe.

From Salon

Out of Africa won a fistful of awards, but Havana was badly received and lost money at the box office.

From BBC