crumble

/ˈkɹʌmbəl/ · noun

Meaning

A dessert of British origin containing stewed fruit topped with a crumbly mixture of fat, flour, and sugar.
To fall apart; to disintegrate.
To break into crumbs.
To mix (ingredients such as flour and butter) in such a way as to form crumbs.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

collapse(English)fall apart(English)tumble(English)break down(English)decay(English)crumple(English)delapidate(English)flop(English)chomp(English)toffee(English)falter(English)chunks(English)

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Sources

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