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¹rumple

noun rum·ple \ˈrəm-pəl\

Definition of RUMPLE

: fold, wrinkle

First Known Use of RUMPLE

circa 1520

Rhymes with RUMPLE

crumple

²rumple

verb

: to make (something) messy or wrinkled

rum·pledrum·pling \-p(ə-)liŋ\

Full Definition of RUMPLE

transitive verb

: wrinkle, crumple

: to make unkempt : tousle

intransitive verb

: to become rumpled

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Origin of RUMPLE

Dutch rompelen; akin to Old High German rimpfan to wrinkle

First Known Use: 1603

Related to RUMPLE

Synonyms: crinkle, crumple, scrunch, wrinkle

Antonyms: flatten, iron out, smooth, smoothen, uncrumple

RUMPLE Defined for Kids

rumple

verb rum·ple \ˈrəm-pəl\

rum·pledrum·pling

Definition of RUMPLE for Kids

: to make (something) messy or wrinkled

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