crumb grinder

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Meaning · English

A child.

Register: derogatory, humorous, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

The child in the flower is adorable. […] Is that cute little crumb grinder one of yours?

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “crumb grinder” mean?

A child.

Is “crumb grinder” formal or informal?

crumb grinder is generally derogatory, humorous, slang.