rumple v. + Add to list US //ˈɹəmpəɫ// UK //ɹˈʌmpəl// rum·ple SynonymsEtymology Synonyms cocklecreasecrinklecrumpleknitpuckerrufflewrinkleOriginMErimplen→ENrumple From Middle English rimplen (“to become wrinkled”). Compare German rumpeln (“to din, to make the welkin ring”) and Dutch rommelen (“to rumble”).