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cupful

noun

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Pronunciation: /ˈkʌp̪fl̩/

noun

Etymology: From Middle English copful, copfull, cupfulle, cuppefulle, equivalent to cup + -ful. Cognate with Saterland Frisian Kopful (“cupful”), West Frisian kopfol (“cupful”).

  1. The amount necessary to fill a cup.

    Add a cupful of milk to the sauce.

    But as things were it was manageable enough, and we did not ship a cupful of water.

  2. A half pint, i.e. eight ounces