crumpet
/'krʌmpit/
Definition
- Noun:
- A thick, soft, round cake with a porous texture, traditionally cooked on a griddle: A crumpet is a type of British bread product, characterized by its flat shape and distinctive holes on the top surface. It is typically toasted and served with butter.
- (British slang, dated, often considered offensive) A sexually attractive person, especially a woman: This is an informal, objectifying slang usage.
Usage Examples
- Noun (Food):
- For breakfast, I had a toasted crumpet with jam.
- Crumpets are best served warm with lots of melted butter.
- Noun (Slang):
- He was chatting up some crumpet at the bar. (Note: This usage is dated and can be offensive.)
Advanced Usage
- "A bit of crumpet": A slang phrase referring to a person considered sexually attractive.
- In that old film, the actor was portrayed as a bit of crumpet.
Variants and Related Words
- Crumpets (plural noun): The standard plural form.
- She bought a packet of six crumpets.
Synonyms
- (For the food item): Griddle cake, muffin (Note: British "muffin" is similar but distinct; American "English muffin" is closer).
- (For the slang): Looker, stunner (slang).
Related Idioms
- "Balmy (or barmy) on the crumpet" / "Off one's crumpet": (British slang, dated) Crazy, mad, or foolish.
- You must be off your crumpet to go out in this storm!
Noun
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a thick soft cake with a porous texture; cooked on a griddle
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