1 (also used as an adjective) a long deep sound or series of sounds:
the rumblings of thunder * a rumbling noise * (figurative) the rumblings of discontent
2 [usuallypl.] things that people are saying that may not be true
SYNRUMOUR:
There are rumblings that the election may have to be postponed.
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
This word also appears under other sources in Lughet's collection — see the list below.
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Is rumbling a noun, verb, or something else?
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