Definitions

1. verb

to make a loud, dull noise, typically when something falls or collapses

“The old bridge crumped as it gave way beneath the weight of the snow.”

2. verb

to become or make something soft or crushed

“The pressure made the metal crump and lose its shape.”

3. noun

a small, usually sweet cake, typically made from a mixture of flour, sugar, and eggs

“She bit into the warm crump from the bakery and savored the sweet flavor.”

4. noun

a sudden collapse or failure of something

“The economic system crump was predicted by the experts, but it still came as a shock.”