rumble
rumble Lexical Profile
rumble Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A continuous deep, resonant sound, such as distant thunder or heavy traffic.
"A low rumble of thunder in the distance signaled that the summer storm was approaching."
North American An informal street fight or brawl, especially between rival gangs or groups.
"The classic musical depicts a tense confrontation and neighborhood rumble between two rival youth groups."
• verb
To make a continuous deep, resonant sound (as of thunder, heavy machinery, or a hungry stomach).
"His stomach began to rumble loudly during the quiet afternoon lecture."
To move or travel with a low, heavy, continuous sound.
"The freight train rumbled across the old iron bridge at dawn."
British To discover or expose the true, dishonest nature of a person or secret scheme (informal).
"The auditors quickly rumbled his attempt to falsify the travel expense reports."
• Rhymes for rumble
Word Origin & Etymology
Originating in late Middle English as 'romblen', the word is of Germanic imitative origin, closely related to Middle Dutch 'rommelen' and Middle Low German 'rummelen', mimicking a low, rolling sound.