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crumbly

American  
[kruhm-blee] / ˈkrʌm bli /

adjective

crumblier, crumbliest
  1. apt to crumble; friable.


crumbly British  
/ ˈkrʌmblɪ /

adjective

  1. easily crumbled or crumbling

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. slang an older person

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of crumbly

First recorded in 1515–25; crumble + -y 1

Example Sentences

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Crumbly foods are a big no-no in astronautics because bits adrift in microgravity can wreak untold havoc on delicate spacecraft components.

From Scientific American • Jun. 12, 2023

Crumbly goat cheese and blackberries are even better with a little rosemary.

From Salon • Sep. 28, 2022

He’ll have an expert assist from the pianist Fabian Almazan, the bassist Joshua Crumbly and the drummer Kendrick Scott.

From New York Times • Jan. 22, 2015

He performs with his younger sister, the equally gifted Elena Pinderhughes, on flute and vocals; Kristine Kruta on cello; Joshua Crumbly on bass; and Jimmy Macbride on drums.

From New York Times • Nov. 27, 2014

They appear here alongside the pianist Fabian Almazan and the bassist Joshua Crumbly.

From New York Times • May 27, 2013

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