crumbs

/ krʌmz /

interjection

1. slang.
   an expression of dismay or surprise

Word History and Origins

Origin of crumbs¹

C20: euphemistic for Christ!

Example Sentences

When Earth passes through this debris the "comet crumbs" heat up as they enter our atmosphere and burn up in bright bursts of light.

From BBC

Williams, 56, is lounging on a sofa in London’s Charlotte Street Hotel, drinking coffee and attempting not to get croissant crumbs all over herself.

From Los Angeles Times

Then add in the cookie crumbs and cinnamon.

From Salon

Some local campaigners have described them as "crumbs on the tables".

From BBC

The Shermans’ hauntingly poignant “Feed the Birds,” about an older woman selling bags of crumbs to feed the hungry birds, was Disney’s favorite song from “Mary Poppins.”

From Los Angeles Times