v. & n.
--v.
1. intr. make a continuous deep resonant sound as of distant thunder.
2 intr. (foll. by along, by, past, etc.) (of a person or vehicle) move with a rumbling noise.
3 tr. (often foll. by out) utter or say with a rumbling sound.
4 tr. Brit. sl. find out about (esp. something illicit).
--n.
1. a rumbling sound.
2 US sl. a street-fight between gangs.
Phrases and idioms:
rumble seat US an uncovered folding seat in the rear of a motor car.
Derivatives:
rumbler n.
Etymology: ME romble, prob. f. MDu. rommelen, rummelen (imit.)