Definition

To become wrinkled or creased, often referring to fabric or paper.

Example

The shirt began to rumple after being packed in the suitcase.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I just noticed that my shirt started to rumple after I sat down.

Yeah, that happens when you sit for too long.

I guess I need to be more careful to avoid those wrinkles.

For sure! A quick iron can help fix that easily.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A crease or fold that is not smooth, often making something look messy or wrinkled.

Example

The rumple in her dress made her look less formal at the event.

Conversation

I just noticed a big rumple on my shirt after sitting down.

Yeah, that happens when you sit too long without moving.

I guess I need to iron it before the meeting later.

Definition

To make something wrinkled or creased by pressing or squeezing it.

Example

She decided to rumple the paper to give it a more artistic look.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Why does your shirt look so rumpled?

I just took it out of the dryer and forgot to fold it.

You should really hang it up next time to avoid the rumple.

Root Explanation

Rumple → The word 'rumple' originates from Middle English 'rumplen', which is a frequentative form of 'rumple' (meaning to crumple or wrinkle). It is related to the Old English 'rumian', meaning to make loose or to become loose. The word describes the action of making something wrinkled or crumpled.

Memory Tip

Imagine something becoming loose and wrinkled — that's what 'rumple' means, as it relates to making something crumpled or wrinkled.

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