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crumpet

/ˈkrʌm.pɪt/
crum · pet
Plural:crumpets
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• noun

1

British A thick, flat, savory cake with a porous texture and a smooth bottom, made from a yeast batter cooked on a griddle and typically eaten toasted and buttered.

Example

"For afternoon tea, she served a plate of hot, buttered crumpets alongside a pot of Earl Grey."

2

British A person regarded as sexually attractive, or women collectively considered as objects of sexual desire (often considered dated or objectifying).

Example

"The actor was frequently cast in romantic comedies and quickly became known as the thinking man's crumpet."

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• Rhymes for crumpet

• Nearby Words

crumby
crumminess
crummy
crumpet
crumple
crumply
crunch

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 17th century, likely derived from the Middle English 'crompid' meaning 'curled up' or from Celtic equivalents like the Welsh 'crempog' (pancake).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Crumpet. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/crumpet
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