to rumble
Pronunciation
/ˈɹəmbəɫ/

Definition & Meaning of "rumble"in English

to rumble
01

to create a continuous, deep sound

Intransitive
to rumble definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
rumble
3rd person singular
rumbles
Present participle
rumbling
Past simple
rumbled
Past participle
rumbled
Examples
Thunder rumbled in the distance as the storm approached.
02

to make a deep, continuous sound while moving

Intransitive
Examples
The heavy truck rumbled down the street, shaking the ground beneath it.
03

to make a low, continuous noise, often caused by hunger or digestion in the stomach

Examples
His stomach rumbled loudly during the quiet meeting.
Rumble
01

a long, deep sound or series of sounds

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
rumbles
Examples
The rumble of thunder shook the windows.
02

a fight or brawl that takes place on the streets

Slang

What does "rumble" mean in street slang?

The structure is a simple noun that has been part of English for centuries, but carries a specific weight in street and gang contexts. It is used to describe a fight or brawl that takes place on the streets, often involving groups or gangs rather than just two individuals, and sometimes planned in advance. People typically say a "rumble" happened when rival crews clash with fists, weapons, or anything available.

Examples
A rumble broke out after the argument at the corner.
03

a servant's seat (or luggage compartment) in the rear of a carriage

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