ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Rumple

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈɹʌmpəl/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Rumple is a verb meaning (transitive) To make wrinkled, particularly fabric.

Meaning

(transitive) To make wrinkled, particularly fabric.

More Meanings

  1. (transitive) To muss; to tousle.
  2. A wrinkle.

Example Sentences

I'll rumple my bedsheets so it looks like I was here last night.
They would not give a dog's ear of their most rumpled and ragged Scotch paper for twenty of your fairest assignats.

Word Forms

Synonyms for rumple

Depending on context, synonyms include draw, ruffle, crinkle, crease, cockle, crumple.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include crumple, pucker, crinkle, crease, wrinkle, mess up.

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