rumple
10 synonyms and 2 antonyms for rumple, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To crease or crumple something, especially cloth or hair.
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.
Antonyms
How to use rumple
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
rumpled clothes
rumple someone's hair
a rumpled bed
Etymology
From Middle English rimplen, "to become wrinkled" — related to German rumpeln ("to rumble, clatter").
Full origin of rumple →Frequently asked questions
What does “rumple” mean?
The word “rumple” means to crease or crumple something, especially cloth or hair. In plain terms, to crease or muss something up, like fabric or hair.
How do you pronounce “rumple”?
“Rumple” is pronounced RUHM-puhl (/ˈɹʌmpəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “rumple” in a sentence?
Here is “rumple” used in a sentence: “She rumpled his hair affectionately as she walked past.”
What part of speech is “rumple”?
Depending on how it is used, “rumple” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “rumple” come from?
The word “rumple” comes from Middle English. From Middle English rimplen, "to become wrinkled" — related to German rumpeln ("to rumble, clatter").
How many meanings does “rumple” have?
“Rumple” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to crease or crumple something, especially cloth or hair.
