crumb snatcher
Tiny food thief
Crumb snatcher is slang for a small child, especially a toddler, evoking the image of little ones grabbing food scraps from tables or floors.
The term is used with affection or mild exasperation, often in African American Vernacular English.
It emphasizes how young children consume resources and demand constant attention.
I can't go out tonight—I've got three crumb snatchers at home.
- munchkinDiminutive person, affectionately
- nipperClaw or small child
- toddlerChild learning to walk
- babyVery young child
- infantVery young child
wee one · scamp · little monster · tot · child · youngster · ankle-biter · rugrat · cheeky monkey · rascal · kiddie · tyke · short stuff · mischief-maker · juvenile · squirt · peanut · moocher
crumb snatcheradult
Mature person, legally responsible
grown-up · elder · senior citizen · old-timer · geezer
crumb snatcherbreadwinner
Primary household earner
provider · head of household · wage earner · caretaker · parent
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