crumbs /kɹʌmz/exclamation 1phrases 2 exclamation1 •(UK) An expression of mild surprise.“You must swear it. By Adamcos,” said Catweazle, drawing his ceremonial knife. “Crumbs! What's that?” asked Carrot, very taken with the knife. — 1970 Phrases with crumbs cake crumbsHardly anything. eat and leave no crumbsTo do or perform in a thorough and stunning manner without mess or wasted opportunity; to wholly consume a challenge successfully and stylishly. Synonym of eat (“to be very good at something; to rule; to slay”).