What does mouthful mean?

Mouthful has different meanings depending on the context.

As a noun:

1. A quantity of food, liquid, or other substance that fills or can be held in the mouth.

Example: "He took a mouthful of water and swallowed it."

2. A small amount or quantity of something, especially something difficult or unpleasant.

Example: "Her day was full of mouthfuls of tedium."

As an adjective:

1. Requiring or occupying the entire mouth.

Example: "The mouthful of food was too big for him to chew comfortably."

2. Very difficult or demanding; challenging.

Example: "She found the task quite a mouthful and struggled to complete it."