noun
pocketful
noun
1
As much as a pocket can hold.
"The kids came home with a pocketful of seashells."
2
A small or modest amount, used loosely.
"He had barely a pocketful of coins left after the trip."
How to Use Pocketful
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe amount that fits in a pocket, or, casually, a small quantity of something.
Word Forms
pocketsful plural, pocketfuls plural
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Etymology
From pocket + -ful.