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rumbling
noun
: a low, heavy, continuous sound or series of sounds
rumblings : written or spoken comments showing that people are unhappy about something
Full Definition of RUMBLING
1
: rumble
2
: general but unofficial talk or opinion often of dissatisfaction —usually used in plural <rumblings of political trouble — Anthony Burgess>
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First Known Use of RUMBLING
14th century
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