- 1[uncountable, countable] rumble (of something) a long, deep sound or series of sounds the rumble of thunder Inside, the noise of the traffic was reduced to a distant rumble. (figurative) Although an agreement was reached, there are still rumbles of resentment.
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- 2[countable] (informal) a fight in the street between two or more gangs (= groups of young people)
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