interjection
crumbs
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interjection
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A mild British exclamation of surprise, similar to "goodness" or "gosh".
""Crumbs, is that the time already?" she said, grabbing her coat."
"Crumbs, I nearly forgot your birthday!"
How to Use Crumbs
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA harmless, old-fashioned way of expressing shock or surprise, common in British English.
When to use it
Informal and a bit dated — mostly heard from older British speakers or in a jokey, exaggerated way.
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"_____, is that the time already?" she said, grabbing her coat.