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

“I was able to find some crumbs on the floor,” he tells the BBC World Service from Kyiv.

From BBC

Then add in the cookie crumbs and cinnamon.

From Salon

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

From BBC