A Fistful is a term used to describe a large amount of something. It originates from the western film of the same name starring Clint Eastwood in 1964. The phrase refers to the amount of money that Eastwood's character carried in his fist. It has since been used to describe a large quantity of anything, from money to objects. The word 'fistful' is often used in place of the word 'SEVERAL' to convey the idea of a large amount.