crumpet
What is another word for crumpet? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A soft, round, griddle-cooked cake with small holes in the top, usually toasted and buttered.
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Etymology
The cake sense goes back centuries, possibly from a Welsh or Breton word for a folded pancake. The slang sense for an attractive person appeared in the 1930s, possibly linked to rhyming slang for "strumpet".
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What does “crumpet” mean?
The word “crumpet” means a soft, round, griddle-cooked cake with small holes in the top, usually toasted and buttered. In plain terms, mainly the toasted teatime cake with holes in it; the slang sense for a person is old-fashioned and best avoided.
How do you pronounce “crumpet”?
“Crumpet” is pronounced KRUHM-piht (/ˈkɹʌmpɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “crumpet” in a sentence?
Here is “crumpet” used in a sentence: “She spread butter over a warm crumpet and poured the tea.”
What part of speech is “crumpet”?
“Crumpet” is a noun.
Where does the word “crumpet” come from?
The word “crumpet” dates back to around 1930 and comes from Welsh. The cake sense goes back centuries, possibly from a Welsh or Breton word for a folded pancake. The slang sense for an attractive person appeared in the 1930s, possibly linked to rhyming slang for "strumpet".
How many meanings does “crumpet” have?
“Crumpet” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a soft, round, griddle-cooked cake with small holes in the top, usually toasted and buttered.
