TEACUPFUL

teacup, teacupful

(noun) as much as a teacup will hold

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

teacupful (plural teacupfuls or teacupsful)

A unit of measure, the capacity or volume of a teacup.

Source: Wiktionary


Tea"cup`ful, n.; pl. Teacupfuls (.

Definition: As much as a teacup can hold; enough to fill a teacup.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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4 June 2025

LEND

(verb) bestow a quality on; “Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company”; “The music added a lot to the play”; “She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings”; “This adds a light note to the program”


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