crumb
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1. crumb - Noun
2. crumb - Verb
3. Crumb - Proper noun
Meaning
A small fragment or piece; especially, a small piece of bread or other food, broken or cut off.
Fig.: A little; a bit; as, a crumb of comfort.
The soft part of bread.
To break into crumbs or small pieces with the fingers; as, to crumb bread.
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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'
he gave only a crumb of information about his plans