Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

rumple

verb
/ˈrʌmpəl/
Definition
To make something wrinkled or creased.
Examples
  • She rumpled her dress before sitting down.
  • The dog rumpled the blanket with his playful paws.
  • He always seems to rumple his papers when he’s frustrated.
Meaning
Rumple refers to the act of causing a surface to become uneven or wrinkled, often through physical manipulation or pressure.
Synonyms
  • crumple
  • wrinkle
  • rumple up