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rabble

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Noun — A disorderly, unruly crowd of people.

How to use rabble

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rabble-rouser an unruly rabble

Almost always negative or condescending in tone.

Etymology

From Middle English rablen, meaning to ramble or speak incoherently — the sense shifted from confused talk to a confused, unruly mass of people.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “rabble” mean?

The word “rabble” means a disorderly, unruly crowd of people. In plain terms, a messy, disorderly crowd — often used with contempt for ordinary people en masse.

How do you pronounce “rabble”?

“Rabble” is pronounced RA-buhl (/ˈɹæbəl/ in IPA).

How do you use “rabble” in a sentence?

Here is “rabble” used in a sentence: “Security struggled to hold back the rabble outside the stadium gates.”

What part of speech is “rabble”?

“Rabble” is a noun.

Where does the word “rabble” come from?

The word “rabble” comes from Middle English. From Middle English rablen, meaning to ramble or speak incoherently — the sense shifted from confused talk to a confused, unruly mass of people.

How many meanings does “rabble” have?

“Rabble” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a disorderly, unruly crowd of people.

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