rumple
|rum/ple|
B2
/ˈrʌmpəl/
to crease or disorder
Etymology
Etymology Information
'rumple' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'rumpelen,' where 'rumpel' meant 'wrinkle or fold.'
Historical Evolution
'rumpelen' transformed into the modern English word 'rumple.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to wrinkle or fold,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a state of being creased or disordered.
His shirt was in a rumple after the long flight.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45