Crambly

/ˈkræmbli/ adjective

Definition

Tending to crumble or break apart easily; having a crumbly or friable texture.

Etymology

From 'cram' or 'cramble' plus the adjectival suffix -ly; the 'crumb' association may have reinforced this variant.

Kelly Says

English has multiple words for things that fall apart—crumbly, friable, tender—and 'crambly' is the regional cousin that didn't make the dictionary cut.

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