crumb meaning and definition

CRUMB noun

Definition of crumb (noun)

1. a very small quantity of something
   • "he gave only a crumb of information about his plans"; "there were few crumbs of comfort in the report"
2. a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible
   • "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'"
   • synonyms: bum, dirty dog, git, lowlife, puke, rat, rotter, scum bag, skunk, so-and-so, stinker, stinkpot
3. small piece of e.g. bread or cake

CRUMB verb

Definition of crumb (verb)

1. coat with bread crumbs
   • "crumb a cutlet"
2. break into crumbs
3. remove crumbs from
   • "crumb the table"