What is the meaning of crumb?

noun

  • A very small quantity of something.
    • usage: "he gave only a crumb of information about his plans"; "there were few crumbs of comfort in the report"
  • A person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible.
    • usage: "only a rotter would do that"; "kill the rat"; "throw the bum out"; "you cowardly little pukes"; "the British call a contemptible person a `git'"
  • Small piece of e. G. Bread or cake.

verb

  • Coat with bread crumbs.
    • usage: "crumb a cutlet"
  • Break into crumbs.
  • Remove crumbs from.
    • usage: "crumb the table"
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APAWordNet. (2010). crumb. Retrieved September 20, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/crumb/definitions/1220595
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