Passel
noun
A considerable number or amount; a large group.
There was a passel of kids playing in the park.
Usage tips
Neutral
passel of trouble,passel of kids,passel of options
noun
A considerable number or amount; a large group.
There was a passel of kids playing in the park.
Usage tips
Neutral
passel of trouble,passel of kids,passel of options
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Contextual Use
In casual conversation, 'passel' can emphasize the extent of a situation or group.
I often say there are a passel of great restaurants in this area.
Pro Tip 2/3Colloquial Tone
When speaking informally, 'passel' adds a friendly, informal touch to your speech.
She brought a passel of cookies to the party.
Pro Tip 3/3Nuanced Meaning
Understanding the informal nature of 'passel' can help in using it appropriately in everyday speech.
Instead of saying 'a lot of', try using 'a passel of'.
Pro Tip 1/3Contextual Use
In casual conversation, 'passel' can emphasize the extent of a situation or group.
I often say there are a passel of great restaurants in this area.
Pro Tip 2/3Colloquial Tone
When speaking informally, 'passel' adds a friendly, informal touch to your speech.
She brought a passel of cookies to the party.
Pro Tip 3/3Nuanced Meaning
Understanding the informal nature of 'passel' can help in using it appropriately in everyday speech.
Instead of saying 'a lot of', try using 'a passel of'.
Pro Tip 1/3Contextual Use
In casual conversation, 'passel' can emphasize the extent of a situation or group.
I often say there are a passel of great restaurants in this area.
Pro Tip 2/3Colloquial Tone
When speaking informally, 'passel' adds a friendly, informal touch to your speech.
She brought a passel of cookies to the party.
Pro Tip 3/3Nuanced Meaning
Understanding the informal nature of 'passel' can help in using it appropriately in everyday speech.
Instead of saying 'a lot of', try using 'a passel of'.
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