as in brittle
having a texture that readily breaks into little pieces under pressure
a crumbly shortbread cookie
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The hamper also comes with two bottles of wine and a selection of sweet treats – the chocolate truffles and crumbly biscuits with walnuts and raisins were delicious.
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Irenie Forshaw, The Week Uk, theweek, 2 Dec. 2024
Pour melted butter and vanilla over oat mixture; stir together with a fork until mixture is crumbly.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2024
The creamy and crumbly cheese is perfect for any occasion — or no occasion at all.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
Add the cubed butter and work it in with a pastry cutter or a fork until the mixture is crumbly.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
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Irenie Forshaw, The Week Uk, theweek, 2 Dec. 2024
Pour melted butter and vanilla over oat mixture; stir together with a fork until mixture is crumbly.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2024
The creamy and crumbly cheese is perfect for any occasion — or no occasion at all.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
Add the cubed butter and work it in with a pastry cutter or a fork until the mixture is crumbly.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Crumbly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crumbly. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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