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Crumbly Definition & Meaning

crumbly
adjective
  1. easily broken into small fragments or reduced to powder; "friable sandstone"; "friable carcinomatous tissue"; "friable curds formed in the stomach";"crumbly cookies"

"Crumbly" in song lyrics

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  • "broke and crumbly"
    U-God — Hungry

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Frequently asked questions

What does crumbly mean?
easily broken into small fragments or reduced to powder; "friable sandstone"; "friable carcinomatous tissue"; "friable curds formed in the stomach";"crumbly cookies"
What part of speech is crumbly?
Crumbly is an adjective.

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