crumbs

/ krʌmz /

interjection

1. slang,  an expression of dismay or surprise

Word History and Origins

Origin of crumbs¹

C20: euphemistic for Christ!

Example Sentences

Britain was "clinging on to the coattails of Uncle Sam" with "crumbs from the Silicon Valley table".

From BBC

It’s then individually stuffed with fresh ricotta infused with fresh lemon zest and mixed with butter, bread crumbs and salt.

From Salon

In one video, Braslavski is seen crying as he says he has run out of food and water and only ate three "crumbs of falafels" that day.

From BBC

While the fractious opposition parties fought for the crumbs, Fidesz took the cake.

From BBC

"The pie is small and the crumbs left for dads and non-birthing parents are honestly pretty pitiful," he said.

From BBC