Meaning of the word crumpet in English

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crumpet

US /ˈkrʌm.pɪt/
UK /ˈkrʌm.pɪt/
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Noun

1.

a small, round, unsweetened bread, cooked on a griddle and typically eaten toasted with butter.

Example:
She enjoyed a warm crumpet with butter and jam for breakfast.
The bakery sells fresh crumpets every morning.
2.

(British, informal, dated) a sexually attractive woman.

Example:
He referred to her as a bit of a crumpet.
The old man was always eyeing the young crumpets.