Tongueful

Pronunciation: /ˈtəŋˈɛfˈəɫ/

Tongueful (adj)

  1. Enough to fill a person’s mouth, especially with food or drink.

Tongueful (noun)

  1. An amount that fits in the mouth, often used for food or drink.

Examples

  • Add one tongueful of honey to the bowl.
  • Take a tongueful of yogurt and spread it on bread.

Tongueful (adjective)

Examples

  • He had a tongueful of soup before he spoke.
  • She tasted a tongueful of sauce and smiled.