a couple of

/ə ˈkʌpəl əv/
/ə ˈkʌpəl əv/
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Definitions of a couple of
  1. adjective
    more than one but indefinitely small in number
    “a couple of roses”
    synonyms: a few
    few
    a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by `a'; a small but indefinite number
Pronunciation
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/ə ˈkʌpəl əv/
UK
/ə ˈkʌpəl əv/
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