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rumple

verb · noun

Simple meaning

To make wrinkled, particularly fabric.

Pronunciation

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ruhmpuhl

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈɹʌmpəl

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Word Review

Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

verb

  1. transitive

    To make wrinkled, particularly fabric.

  2. transitive

    To muss; to tousle.

noun

  1. A wrinkle.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C2 · Proficient (estimated)
Typical Use
Rare

Word Aura™

How this word commonly comes across.

Aura for this meaning

This meaning: To make wrinkled, particularly fabric.

Used this way, rumple is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
No strong connotation
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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Similar Words, What’s the Difference?

Close in meaning, but not always interchangeable.

  • ruffle

    To make a ruffle in; to curl or flute, as an edge of fabric.

  • crinkle

    Make wrinkles or creases on a smooth surface.

  • crumple

    To become wrinkled.

More about this wordSynonyms, forms, origin

Synonyms

verb

Sense: to make wrinkled or particularly fabric

crumplewrinkle

noun

Sense: wrinkle

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