RUMBLING


Meaning of RUMBLING in English

/ ˈrʌmblɪŋ; NAmE / noun

1.

(also used as an adjective) a long deep sound or series of sounds :

the rumblings of thunder

a rumbling noise

( figurative )

the rumblings of discontent

2.

[ usually pl. ] things that people are saying that may not be true

SYN rumour :

There are rumblings that the election may have to be postponed.

Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary.      Оксфордский английский словарь для изучающик язык на продвинутом уровне.