rabble
2 synonyms and 0 antonyms for rabble, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A disorderly, unruly crowd of people.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use rabble
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
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.
Full origin of rabble →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.