Rumple — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈrəm-pəl/ rum·ple

Meaning & Definition of Rumple

Rumple (noun)

  1. fold, wrinkle

Rumple (verb)

  1. wrinkle, crumple
  2. to make unkempt, tousle
  3. to become rumpled

Rumple (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to create (as by crushing) an irregular mass of creases in

    "the guest rumpled the antique bedspread by lying down on it"

    similar: crinkle, crumple, scrunch, wrinkle
    related: corrugate, crease, crimp, fold, pleat, pucker, ruck, crisp, ripple, ruffle, contract, furrow, knit, mess (up), muss (up)
    opposite: flatten, iron out, smooth, smoothen, uncrumple
    near: even, iron, press, straighten, unfold, neaten, tidy

  2. to develop creases or folds

    "the linen skirt rumpled as soon as she started wearing it"

    similar: crease, crinkle, furrow, wrinkle
    related: collapse, crumple, double, fold

  3. to undo the proper order or arrangement of

    "the aunt would invariably rumple the little boy's hair whenever she came to visit"

    similar: confuse, derange, disarrange, disarray, discompose, dishevel, disjoint, dislocate, disorder, disorganize, disrupt, disturb, hash, jumble, mess (up), mix (up), muddle, muss, scramble, shuffle, tousle, tumble, upset
    related: embroil, entangle, snarl, tangle, agitate, perturb, stir (up), unsettle, clutter
    opposite: arrange, array, dispose, draw up, marshal, order, organize, range, regulate, straighten (up), tidy
    near: align, line, line up, queue, classify, codify, methodize, systematize, systemize, adjust, fix, groom, make up, spruce (up), unscramble

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Rumple

The most common words with a similar meaning to Rumple:

crinkle, crumple, scrunch, wrinkle, crease, furrow, confuse, derange, disarrange, disarray, discompose, dishevel, disjoint, dislocate, disorder, disorganize, disrupt, disturb, hash, jumble, mess (up), mix (up), muddle, muss, scramble, shuffle, tousle, tumble, upset

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Rumple

Words with the opposite meaning of Rumple:

flatten, iron out, smooth, smoothen, uncrumple, arrange, array, dispose, draw up, marshal, order, organize, range, regulate, straighten (up), tidy

Related Words for Rumple

corrugate, crimp, fold, pleat, pucker, ruck, crisp, ripple, ruffle, contract, knit, muss (up), collapse, double, embroil, entangle, snarl, tangle, agitate, perturb, stir (up), unsettle, clutter

Near Antonyms of Rumple

even, iron, press, straighten, unfold, neaten, align, line, line up, queue, classify, codify, methodize, systematize, systemize, adjust, fix, groom, make up, spruce (up), unscramble

Word Forms of Rumple

Inflections: rumpled, rumpling

Origin & Etymology of Rumple

Dutch rompelen; akin to Old High German rimpfan to wrinkle

First known use: circa 1513

Frequently Asked Questions about Rumple

What does "Rumple" mean?

"Rumple" means fold, wrinkle. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: fold, wrinkle. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Rumple"?

Other words for "Rumple" include crinkle, crumple, scrunch, wrinkle, crease, furrow, confuse and derange. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Rumple" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Rumple"?

There are 52 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Rumple". Common alternatives include crinkle, crumple, scrunch, wrinkle, crease, furrow, confuse, derange, disarrange and disarray.

What is the opposite of "Rumple"?

Antonyms of "Rumple" include flatten, iron out, smooth, smoothen, uncrumple, arrange, array and dispose. Near antonyms include even, iron, press and straighten.

How do you use "Rumple" in a sentence?

Examples of "Rumple" in a sentence: "the guest rumpled the antique bedspread by lying down on it"; "the linen skirt rumpled as soon as she started wearing it"; "the aunt would invariably rumple the little boy's hair whenever she came to visit".

Is "Rumple" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Rumple" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Rumple"?

"Rumple" is pronounced /ˈrəm-pəl/ and divided into syllables as rum·ple.

What is the origin of the word "Rumple"?

"Rumple" comes from Dutch rompelen; akin to Old High German rimpfan to wrinkle. First known use: circa 1513.