Meaning & Definition of word "Rabble"
Rabble
/ˈræbəl/
noun:
- 1. A disorganized or confused group of individuals; a mob or crowd, often with a negative connotation.
- Example: The protest quickly turned into a rabble as emotions ran high among the crowd.
- 2. The common people, particularly in a derogatory sense.
- Example: He dismissed their concerns, referring to them as mere rabble that didn't understand the complexities of the issue.
- 3. A disorderly or noisy crowd.
- Example: The rabble outside the concert venue grew impatient as the show was delayed.
Etymology
●Middle English, from the word 'rabblen' which means to confound or make confused.
Common Phrases and Expressions
the rabble-rouser:
a person who stirs up the emotions of a crowd, often for political purposes.
rabble at the gates:
a term used to describe an angry mob demanding action or change.
Related Words
mob:
a large and disorderly crowd of people.
crowd:
a large group of people gathered together.
mobocracy:
government by a mob.
plebeians:
commoners of ancient Rome, representing the lower class.
Slang Meanings of rabble
Meaning: a rowdy bunch or group of people
● Example Sentence: That party was full of rabble, all yelling and dancing.
Meaning: a disrespectful term for a noisy crowd
● Example Sentence: The concert turned into a rabble after the power went out.