crumbly
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Meaning · English
A decrepit old person.
Register: derogatory, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
If they are right, then why aren't we seeing old crumblies like you on the cover of Vogue?
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 “crumbly” mean?
A decrepit old person.
Is “crumbly” formal or informal?
crumbly is generally derogatory, slang.