I always thought these categories were clear.
- How many is a couple? Two.
- How many is a few? Three. Maybe four.
- A handful is five. Exactly.
- Several is seven. Maybe six or eight.
- A bunch is anywhere from 5-15.
- Usually means a bit more than you might expect.
It turns out there’s a lot of contention about some of them. Some people even argue about a “couple”. Some people are dumb.
Update: Three years later, XKCD tackles the issue.
