British slang verb meaning to discover or see through deception.
Rumble
Etymology & History
British slang verb meaning to discover or see through deception. 'Been rumbled' means been found out. From 'rumble' (discover, detect). Criminal slang spread to general usage. 'The game's up, we've been rumbled!' is recognition of discovery.
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General British
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Era
Modern
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Mild
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Formality
Slang
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