"Crumps" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Crumps refers to small, soft pellets, typically of stale bread or biscuit, which players in old-fashioned English cricket matches used to throw up in the air to attempt to stop the ball, especially on sandy or dry pitches.
Example 1:
The crump on the surface of the apple created a perfect spot to bite into.
Example 2:
The builder noticed the crump in the wall and quickly filled it with cement.
Example 3:
The chef added a crump to the soup to thicken it to perfection.
Example 4:
The athlete tried to shake off the crump on her ankle, but it was still sore.
Example 5:
The farmer carefully scooped out the crump from the rabbit's burrow, so the animal could rest in peace.
Note: The word "crump" can refer to various things, such as a lump or irregularity, a pulp or soft spot, or even a crusty surface.
The word "crummy" is an informal adjective that means of poor quality, inferior, or unpleasant. It can be used to describe something that is not very good or that has a negative connotation. For example: "The crummy weather ruined our picnic plans."
to become or make something wrinkled and creased, often as a result of being folded or squashed.
The verb "crumples" means to fold or bend something, typically paper or fabric, into a crumpled or disfigured shape, often unintentionally, due to carelessness or rough handling.
Crumpling means (of something) to become or cause to become twisted or plucked and disarranged, especially in a way that is hurried or violent; beat or thrash about wildly and helplessly.
To make a sharp, decisive sound by pressing or biting down on something with force, especially to eat food that is hard or crispy, such as a crunchy snack.
The word "crunched" is a verb that means to press or squash something down so hard that it breaks or becomes flat, typically using one's hands or a machine. It can also be used figuratively to describe a complex or difficult situation that has been solved or simplified. For example: "The chef crunched the garlic to release its flavor."
Crunches are repetitions of a sit-up exercise where an individual lifts their torso off the ground by bending at the waist, typically using their abdominal muscles to curl upwards. The goal is to build strength and endurance in the abdominal muscles, particularly in the rectus abdominis, transverse abdominis, and obliques.
Crunchier refers to something that is more crispy or has a texture that is more prone to breaking or crumbling, often used to describe food that has been cooked or processed to a firmer or more brittle state. For example, "These potato chips are crunchier than usual" or "The crispy fresh apple is crunchier than the soft, overripe one". It can also be used figuratively to describe something that is more intense or bold, such as "The new marketing campaign is crunchier than before and really grabs the audience's attention".