handfull

Handfull is a nonstandard spelling of the English noun handful. The standard form is handful, which denotes a small number or quantity that can be held in one hand, as well as a small group of people or items. The phrase is commonly used with count nouns, for example: a handful of coins, a handful of students.

Spelling and usage: The form handfull is generally considered incorrect in formal writing and is not listed as an accepted variant in major dictionaries. It can appear as a typographical error, or as a branding or stylistic choice in product names, logos, or media titles. In informal writing, some authors may use nonstandard spellings for emphasis or a particular voice, but handfull remains outside standard usage.

Etymology and form: The standard word comes from hand + full, indicating something fully held by the hand. Modern English typically writes it as one word, without a hyphen. The nonstandard handfull is uncommon in reputable texts and should be avoided in professional writing.

See also: handful, common misspelling, typographical error, branding.