interjection
Uncommon
crumbs
kruhmz
Crumbs (interjection) means a mild British exclamation of surprise, similar to "goodness" or "gosh". Example: “Crumbs, is that the time already?" she said, grabbing her coat.”
interjection
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A mild British exclamation of surprise, similar to "goodness" or "gosh".
"“You must swear it. By Adamcos,” said Catweazle, drawing his ceremonial knife. “Crumbs! What's that?” asked Carrot, very taken with the knife."
— Richard Carpenter, Catweazle (1970)
""Crumbs, is that the time already?" she said, grabbing her coat."
"Crumbs, I nearly forgot your birthday!"
How to use crumbs
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA harmless, old-fashioned way of expressing shock or surprise, common in British English.
When to use it
Informal and a bit dated — mostly heard from older British speakers or in a jokey, exaggerated way.
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What does “crumbs” mean?
The word “crumbs” means a mild British exclamation of surprise, similar to "goodness" or "gosh". In plain terms, a harmless, old-fashioned way of expressing shock or surprise, common in British English.
How do you pronounce “crumbs”?
“Crumbs” is pronounced kruhmz (/kɹʌmz/ in IPA).
How do you use “crumbs” in a sentence?
Here is “crumbs” used in a sentence: “"Crumbs, is that the time already?" she said, grabbing her coat.”
What part of speech is “crumbs”?
“Crumbs” is an interjection.
Is “crumbs” a common word?
“Crumbs” is an uncommon word in modern English.
