crumply
- adjective
- /ˈkrʌmpli/
:
desmenuzable
- The crumply pastry flaked apart with each bite, revealing a rich filling inside.
Examples
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She loved the crumply edges of the cookies, which made them perfect for dunking in milk.
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The crumply texture of the freshly baked bread made it irresistible to everyone at the table.
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In Most Wanted, the crumply, easily-wrecked cars are a detriment; in Burnout, they're a delightful feature!
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Synonyms
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1.0
Food that is firm and makes a sharp sound when you bite it
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1.0
Firm and easily broken, often fresh and not soft
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1.3
Firm and making a loud sound when you bite it
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7.1
Having a crumbly, flaky texture like shortbread
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3.2
Breaking into small thin pieces like dried paint or pastry
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7.1
Having a dry, powdery texture like ground grain
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3.0
Easily breaks into small pieces when touched
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Easily broken into small pieces or powder
Having a dry, crumbly texture like stale bread
Something that breaks into thin, flat pieces, like old paint or pastry
Breaks easily into small pieces
Easily broken like old pottery or thin plates
Has a firm, crisp texture and makes a crackling sound when you bite it
Antonyms
How Crumbly
Surface Forms
Morphology
crumply = crump (semi-transparent) = crump + ly
The suffix '-ly' is typically used to form adjectives, but 'crump' is not a standalone word in English.
Etymology
Crumply is a helpful mix of crumb 'small piece of food' and crisp 'pleasantly hard', so imagine a pastry that breaks into little crumbs and feels lightly crisp. So, crumply means 'having a crisp, crumbly texture'.