handful
//ˈhænd.fʊl//
Noun
handfulSingular
handfulsPlural
1
A quantity that can be held in one hand.
She grabbed a handful of sand from the beach.
2
A small number or amount of something.
Only a handful of students passed the exam.
3
A person or thing that is difficult to manage or control.
My little brother is a real handful.