(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).
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
Get the Crumb Dumpstermug. What I call AVB or that brown stuff in your herbal vape after you use it, because AVB is a dumb name.
Also because it looks like toast crumbs
Also because it looks like toast crumbs
by HerbNerd420BlazeIt September 19, 2017
Get the Crumbsmug. by thatcrumbinggal October 30, 2023
Get the to crumbmug. A term rarely used, but refers to when a person is being very annoying or dumb. Because People hate when there food leaves crumbs in there bed, and say that it’s annoying, that means that the person you are referring to, is annoying.
Ugh, Jack just asked me out again, even though I’ve told him I’m Aroace!
Dude, he is the equivalent of crumbs in the bed
Ain’t that the truth
Dude, he is the equivalent of crumbs in the bed
Ain’t that the truth
by GARLIC_Demon August 7, 2022
Get the The equivalent of crumbs in the bedmug. The last bits of watermelon left after scooping out or eating a slice. Just scrape the little bits out and you have a nice snack of watermelon crumbs to enjoy!!
by DrownWithMe May 28, 2019
Get the Watermelon Crumbsmug. by Prince Vamp November 16, 2020
Get the Dropping crumbsmug. by Richneph November 23, 2021
Get the Crumbmug.