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Definition of
crumbly adjective
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
crumbly
adjective
adjective
NAmE
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that easily breaks into very small pieces
crumbly soil/cheese
The cake should have a light and crumbly texture.
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crumbly
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crumb
noun
crumble
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crummy
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