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- Dictionaryrabble/ˈrabl/
noun
- 1. a disorderly crowd; a mob: "he was met by a rabble of noisy, angry youths" Similar
- 2. a large group of butterflies: rare "we arrived at the grounds after following a rabble of butterflies"
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: a disorganized or confused collection of things.
RABBLE definition: 1. a large, noisy, uncontrolled group of people: 2. people of a low social position: 3. a large…. Learn more.
A rabble is a noisy gathering of people. The police might arrive to calm the rabble that crowds the sidewalks after a huge win for the local football team. You can use the noun rabble for any mob of angry or excited people, whether it's a political gathering or a rowdy celebration.
A rabble is a crowd of noisy people who seem likely to cause trouble. He seems to attract a rabble of supporters more loyal to the man than to the cause. American English : rabble / ˈræbəl /
Rabble definition: a disorderly crowd; mob.. See examples of RABBLE used in a sentence.
1. An iron bar used to stir and skim molten iron in puddling. 2. Any of various similar tools or mechanically operated devices used in roasting or refining furnaces. tr.v. rab·bled, rab·bling, rab·bles. To stir or skim (molten iron) with an iron bar.
What does the word rabble mean? There are 13 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word rabble, one of which is labelled obsolete, and one of which is considered derogatory. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. See meaning & use. How common is the word rabble?
RABBLE definition: a group of noisy, uncontrolled people. Learn more.
A noisy, disorderly crowd; mob. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. The lowest or unrefined class of people. Often used with the. American Heritage. Similar definitions. An iron bar used to stir and skim molten iron in puddling. Webster's New World. A group of persons regarded with contempt. American Heritage.
Synonyms for RABBLE: masses, populace, unwashed, proletariat, riffraff, public, people, scum; Antonyms of RABBLE: elite, society, aristocracy, gentry, quality, establishment, upper class, elect.
