Rumble

Rumble

British slang verb meaning to discover or see through deception.

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.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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