Pronunciation: /ˈrʌmpəl/

Definitions of rumple

noun a wrinkle or crease in something, typically in fabric or paper

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a rumple in the carpet and tripped over it.

A2 She tried to smooth out the rumple in her dress before the party.

B1 The rumple in the bed sheets indicated someone had been lying there.

B2 His rumpled appearance suggested he had just woken up.

C1 The rumple in the fabric was evidence of poor quality stitching.

C2 Despite the rumple in his suit, he still managed to look elegant.

verb to wrinkle or crease, typically by crushing or folding

Example Sentences

A1 She rumpled her clothes while playing outside.

A2 The wind rumpled the pages of my book as I read in the park.

B1 He accidentally rumpled his presentation notes before the meeting.

B2 The rough handling of the package caused the contents to rumple.

C1 The delicate fabric was easily rumpled if not handled with care.

C2 Despite his best efforts, he couldn't avoid rumpling his suit during the long flight.

Examples of rumple in a Sentence

formal The delicate fabric of her dress was rumpled after being packed in a suitcase.

informal I always rumple my sheets when I toss and turn in bed.

slang Stop rumpling my hair, I just styled it!

figurative The unexpected news rumpled his plans for the weekend.

Grammatical Forms of rumple

past tense

rumpled

plural

rumples

comparative

more rumpled

superlative

most rumpled

present tense

rumple

future tense

will rumple

perfect tense

have rumpled

continuous tense

is rumpling

singular

rumple

positive degree

rumplest

infinitive

rumple

gerund

rumpling

participle

rumpled

Origin and Evolution of rumple

First Known Use: 1300 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'rumple' originated from Middle English 'romplen' which meant to wrinkle or crumple.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'rumple' has retained its original meaning of wrinkling or crumpling, but it has also come to be used metaphorically to describe disheveled or untidy appearances.