crumb

noun
UK /krʌm/
US /krʌm/

A crumb is a tiny piece that breaks off from bread or cake.

She swept the crumbs off the table after lunch.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A very small amount of something.

There was not a crumb of evidence left behind.

3. The soft inner part of a loaf of bread.

He scooped out the crumb to make a hollow loaf.

4. A worthless or contemptible person (informal, slang).

That crumb cheated everyone at the game.