a fair few

determiner

An indefinite and somewhat large number; more than a few; a fair number of.

Meanings

determiner
  1. An indefinite and somewhat large number; more than a few; a fair number of.

    Synonyms: quite a few

pronoun
  1. An indefinite and somewhat large number.

Synonyms & antonyms

determinerAn indefinite and somewhat large number; more than a few; a fair number of.

Cite this entry
APA

a fair few. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/a%20fair%20few

MLA

“a fair few.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/a%20fair%20few. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “a fair few,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/a%20fair%20few.

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