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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