Meaning of the word rumble in English

What does rumble mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

rumble

US /ˈrʌm.bəl/
UK /ˈrʌm.bəl/

Verb

1.

make a continuous deep, resonant sound

Example:
Thunder began to rumble in the distance.
My stomach started to rumble with hunger.
2.

engage in a street fight, especially between rival gangs

Example:
The two gangs agreed to rumble at the old warehouse.
The tension between the rival groups was about to rumble.

Noun

1.

a continuous deep, resonant sound

Example:
We heard the distant rumble of thunder.
The truck caused a low rumble as it passed by.
2.

a street fight, especially between rival gangs

Example:
There was a big rumble between the two rival gangs last night.
The police broke up the street rumble.