Crumby

/ˈkrʌmi/ adjective

Definition

Covered with crumbs; full of crumbs; also used informally to mean shabby, inferior, or unpleasant.

Etymology

From 'crumb' plus the adjective suffix '-y.' Both literal (covered with crumbs) and figurative (poor quality) senses developed in English.

Kelly Says

Crumby' is perfectly designed for alliteration with 'crummy'—both words mean bad, but 'crumby' sounds more playful while 'crummy' sounds more seriously disappointed, showing how spelling creates emotional tone.

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