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plural pocketsful or pocketfuls
The amount that a pocket would hold. examples
(figurative) A small or moderate amount. quotations examples
This Government came in with a pocketful of promises. Every time the Prime Minister (Mr. Mulroney) saw two farmers at a crossroads he had five more promises to make.
1986, Canada. Parliament, House of Commons Debates, Official Report
Much more than a pocketful of fun awaits in this collection of rhymes and poems!
2003, James Marshall, Pocketful of Nonsense