Thimbleful
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Thimbleful is a noun meaning As much as a thimble will hold.
Meaning
As much as a thimble will hold.
More Meanings
- (by extension) A small amount of liquid, especially alcoholic spirits.
Example Sentences
“Just the tiniest thimbleful for me,” Annie said, overplaying it, I thought, since she lived on vodka.
Word Forms
- thimblefuls
- thimblesful
Synonyms for thimbleful
Depending on context, synonyms include thimble.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include thimble, sip, waterpotful, handful, cupful, tipful.
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