crumbum

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Meaning · English

An objectionable or foolish person.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

I went and got her dress for her. She put it on and all, and then she picked up her polo coat off the bed. “So long, crumb-bum,” she said.

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 “crumbum” mean?

An objectionable or foolish person.

Is “crumbum” formal or informal?

crumbum is generally slang.