Rumble
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɹʌmb(ə)l/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Rumble is a noun meaning A low, heavy, continuous sound, such as that of thunder or a hungry stomach.
Meaning
A low, heavy, continuous sound, such as that of thunder or a hungry stomach.
More Meanings
- A rotating cask or box in which small articles are smoothed or polished by friction against each other.
- (intransitive) To make a low, heavy, continuous sound.
- (transitive) To discover deceitful or underhanded behaviour.
- (intransitive) To move while making a rumbling noise.
- (slang) A street fight or brawl.
- (dated) A seat for servants, behind the body of a carriage.
- (slang, intransitive) To fight; to brawl.
Example Sentences
The truck rumbled over the rough road.
If I don't eat, my stomach will rumble.
The police is going to rumble your hideout.
Kit, well wrapped, […] was in the rumble behind.
Word Forms
- rumbles
- rummle
- rumbling
- rumbled
Synonyms for rumble
Depending on context, synonyms include beating, drumming, grumbling, rataplan, rubadub, rumbling.
Antonyms for rumble
Common opposites include snap.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include grumble, growl, grumbling, roar, brawl, scuffle.
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