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crumb-bum 

A term of utter contempt for a worthless, meretricious person, a no-account, with the implication that s/he is of low moral character.

A "bum" has long been an Americanism for a tramp, vagabond or homeless person (and lacking in the "backside" meaning as in the U.K.). The "crumb" may come from the irritating or useless character of bread crumbs or toaster crumbs, but it is possible (despite the spelling) that the first syllable derives from "crummy" as in worthless, detestable. The internal rhyme solidifies the expression.
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"I have no use for my daughter's ex-husband. Ever since the divorce he drifts from job to job and is always behind on child-support payments. He doesn't even send his child a birthday card! As far as I'm concerned, he's a complete crumb-bum."

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crumb-bum by al-in-chgo August 18, 2010
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crumb bum 

Someone who is acting like a complete arse, affectionate insult
crumb bum by MH June 6, 2003
1) An insult of high offense in Flying-Fox culture. It is similar to a human's "asshole," "dickhead," or "numbnuts," but far more vulgar.

2) The only appropriate description of Dr. Ivo Robotnik.
Tails: "Sonic will never help you; you, you crumbum!"
Crumbum by Benji2525 June 11, 2013
One in a pleasant mood who exhibits a downward countenance, in order to elicit sympathy, affection, or a favor from another.
Charles lightly elbowed Jane, not buying her pout. "Don't be a crumbum," he said. She smiled.
crumbum by Pseudonym04c321e March 17, 2010

crumb bum 

Someone who isn't doing the work they're supposed to, who's being lazy.
Yo, crumb bum, get to work!
crumb bum by Eriak July 22, 2009

Crumb Bum 

Not just being a bum but the lifestyle. Going around care-free, looking any type of way, acting any type of way.
Arely said,"Alonté wore sweat pants and a baggy sweatshirt to school instead of the uniform; he also skipped all of his classes today. A classic crumb bum."
Crumb Bum by Tyreecro January 17, 2012