First Known Use: 14th century
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1rumble
verb rum·ble \ˈrəm-bəl\
: to make a low, heavy, continuous sound or series of sounds
: to move along with a low, heavy, continuous sound
: to fight especially in the street
rum·bledrum·bling \-b(ə-)liŋ\
Full Definition of RUMBLE
intransitive verb
1
: to make a low heavy rolling sound <thunder rumbling in the distance>
2
: to travel with a low reverberating sound <wagons rumbled into town>
3
: to speak in a low rolling tone
4
: to engage in a rumble
transitive verb
1
: to utter or emit in a low rolling voice
2
British : to reveal or discover the true character of
— rum·bler \-b(ə-)lər\ noun
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Origin of RUMBLE
Middle English; akin to Middle High German rummeln to rumble
2rumble
noun
: a low, heavy sound or series of sounds
: a fight in the street especially between gangs
Full Definition of RUMBLE
1
a : a low heavy continuous reverberating often muffled sound (as of thunder) b : low frequency noise in phonographic playback caused by the transmission of mechanical vibrations by the turntable to the pickup
2
: a seat for servants behind the body of a carriage
3
a : widespread expression of dissatisfaction or unrest b : a street fight especially among gangs
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First Known Use of RUMBLE
14th century
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RUMBLED Defined for Kids
1rumble
verb rum·ble \ˈrəm-bəl\
rum·bledrum·bling
Definition of RUMBLE for Kids
: to make or move with a low heavy continuous sound <A truck rumbled by.>
2rumble
noun
Definition of RUMBLE for Kids
: a low heavy rolling sound <a rumble of thunder>
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