I’m not sure on the origins of the the word with reference to an attractive young lady, but it’s not a connotation that applies in the US, mainly due, I would suggest, to crumpets not being particularly common (although the English Muffin is).

Thanks for dropping by, and I might have some crumpets myself for lunch actually, I’ve got some in the kitchen right now.

I’m not sure on the origins of the the word with reference to an attractive young lady, but it’s not a connotation that applies in the US, mainly due, I would suggest, to crumpets not being particularly common (although the English Muffin is).

Thanks for dropping by, and I might have some crumpets myself for lunch actually, I’ve got some in the kitchen right now.

As it happens I have just had some crumpets for lunch; which prompted me to search for articles on the subject. As you will know, the expression “a nice bit of crumpet” connotes an attractive young woman; inevitably so, where I live, even though I inhabit a crumpet-eating culture. Do you know how this secondary meaning developed; and does the same connotation apply in the USA?

Regards

JB

As it happens I have just had some crumpets for lunch; which prompted me to search for articles on the subject. As you will know, the expression “a nice bit of crumpet” connotes an attractive young woman; inevitably so, where I live, even though I inhabit a crumpet-eating culture. Do you know how this secondary meaning developed; and does the same connotation apply in the USA?

Regards

JB