crumb

/krˈʌm/

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Noun
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"
Noun
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''"
Noun
small piece of e.g. bread or cake
Verb
coat with bread crumbs; "crumb a cutlet"
Verb
break into crumbs
Verb
remove crumbs from; "crumb the table"

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