Crumbly
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Crumbly is an adjective meaning Easy to break into small fragments; brittle or friable.
Meaning
Easy to break into small fragments; brittle or friable.
More Meanings
- (slang, derogatory) A decrepit old person.
Example Sentences
Near-synonym: crumby
If they are right, then why aren't we seeing old crumblies like you on the cover of Vogue?
Word Forms
- crumblier
- crumbliest
- crumblies
Synonyms for crumbly
Depending on context, synonyms include crumby, breakable.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include breakable, crisp, crumby, crumbable, crimp, shattery.
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