crumbs
(chiefly, British) An expression of mild surprise.
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Stuck on the wrapper cheese McDonald's > Burger King PS... I miss LJS crumbs. Been too long.
Talentless richies have always invaded the halls of art and creativity. Because money talks, and too many listen, hoping for crumbs off a billionaire's table.
31 week streak. Highest volume ever. Legs like tree trunks. Zero crumbs x
Checking the biscuits. Small, sweet crumbs of temporary joy.
Emma Carter from Reykjavik, Iceland is snacking on fries. While doing so, James Wilson also tries to snap a food pic but drops their phone into the dish as a dog nearby perks up, hoping for crumbs. Then, a stranger si…
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(chiefly, British) An expression of mild surprise.
“Stuck on the wrapper cheese McDonald's > Burger King PS... I miss LJS crumbs. Been too long.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Talentless richies have always invaded the halls of art and creativity. Because money talks, and too many listen, hoping for crumbs off a billionaire's table.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“31 week streak. Highest volume ever. Legs like tree trunks. Zero crumbs x”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Checking the biscuits. Small, sweet crumbs of temporary joy.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Emma Carter from Reykjavik, Iceland is snacking on fries. While doing so, James Wilson also tries to snap a food pic but drops their phone into the dish as a dog nearby perks up, hoping for crumbs. Then, a stranger sits down and shares their fries without asking.”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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