rumble

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Slang

n. a fight between groups of people, usually in the street.

n. a street fight or brawl, typically involving rival gangs or groups.

“The two rival groups met in the park for a rumble at midnight.”

“Local authorities were concerned that a minor dispute between the youths would escalate into a full-scale rumble.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to make a deep, heavy, continuous sound.

v. to emit a low, heavy, continuous sound; often used intransitively.

“My stomach started to rumble because I hadn't eaten lunch yet.”

“Heavy lorries rumble past the house all night, making it difficult for the residents to sleep soundly.”

C1 · Advanced British English · Informal

v. to find out the truth about someone's secret or dishonest plan.

v. to discover or uncover someone's deceitful behaviour or hidden intentions.

“The police finally rumbled his plan to steal the money.”

“He thought he was being clever, but his colleagues soon rumbled what he was actually doing with the company accounts.”