A spoonful is a unit of measurement for a small amount of liquid or solid. The term can be broken down into two parts: SIP (3 letters) and DOLLOP (6 letters). A SIP is a small amount of liquid taken into the mouth, while a DOLLOP is a small amount of a soft substance such as cream or jam. Together, these two words form the term spoonful, which is used to describe a small amount of a substance that can be scooped up with a spoon.