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Crumb Dumpster

(noun)
Pronunciation: /krʌm 'dʌmpstər/

Definition: A person or organization that eagerly seeks to participate in, or benefit from the power and wealth of the dominant elite (often referred to as the 'Oligarchs'), even accepting the most minor and unwanted portions of said power and wealth (symbolized by 'crumbs'). Despite being far removed from the direct influence of the oligarchs, they uphold their ideologies, often covertly.

This term often carries a connotation of pretense or hypocrisy, as in the case of a purportedly progressive individual or entity that nonetheless harbors a disdain for poverty and a desire for prestige. A crumb dumpster is distinct from related concepts such as crumb catchers, and crumb bags, which represent different degrees of proximity to and engagement with the oligarchs' power.

Origin: This term is a compound of "crumb", from the Old English "cruma", and "dumpster", an American English term from the 20th century. Its use as a metaphor for a certain type of ambitious individual or organization seems to have originated in the early 21st century, particularly in socio-political discourse.

Synonyms: social climber, sycophant, opportunist, pretender, wannabe

Related Terms: Crumb Catcher (a person or entity that catches and benefits from the immediate fallout of the oligarchs' power), Crumb Bag (a person or entity that removes and disposes of these remnants, potentially for their own gain).
"Despite his public image as a champion for the people, many critics view NYC Mayor Eric Adams as nothing more than a crumb dumpster, secretly supporting the ideologies of the wealthy elite."
by Rosa's Papa May 13, 2023
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crumb-bum

Old American hobo slang, derogatory for a fellow hobo of really bad character.

The word "bum" is old hobo jargon for a hobo who don't do any honest work for his food and shelter, and as a such is poisoning the towns and communities for hobos with well intention.
"crumbs" is hobo slang for lice, which is something you for obvious reasons don't want to catch, especially if you are a hobo with enough concerns already in regards to everyday survival.

When the two traits are combined you get a character you certainly don't want to be a travel companion with, A person who will leech off your efforts and only give you a head-lice infection in return.
-Cigarette in Emperor of the North was a crumb-bum he just tagged along with A No. 1 and was of no help when it counted.

-Don't be such a crumb-bum take a shower and get a job!

-The modern elite are crumb-bums, living off the spoils of a once rich society they fail to maintain.
by Danmark July 9, 2023
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Crumbs

Marks, moles, freckles or spots on a person’s body
Mo has moles on his body; damn I love all those crumbs.
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Crumbell

Tyler and Ben are jealous of Crumbell's glamour. He IS glamorous.
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Crumptery

Such an extreme amount of funny that you fall on the ground.
"Stop with your crumptery *breaks down laughing and falls off chair into the pits of hell, because the joke was extremely dark.*"
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Crumby stuff

What’s the epitome of crumby stuff? Brayden is.
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Crumbly

A term used to describe an attack that does dogwater damage. Named after CrumblyCard606, my friend on Steam who never seems to do any damage in Monster Hunter, and therefore his contribution is shit.
Damn Connor are you finally using this cool weapon?
Hell no Crawler that shit does Crumbly damage
by CrawlerLord August 6, 2024
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