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rabble

 

[ หˆrรฆbษ™l ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

group of people

A rabble refers to a disorderly crowd of people, often characterized by a lack of organization or purpose. It can also be used in a derogatory manner to describe a group of people perceived as unruly or lower class.

Synonyms

crowd, masses, mob

Examples of usage

  • The rabble outside the stadium grew louder as the game approached.
  • The politician dismissed the protestors as a mere rabble without a coherent message.
Context #2 | Noun

lower class

In historical contexts, rabble can refer to the lower class or common people, often in a disparaging way. It implies a lack of refinement or sophistication.

Synonyms

commoners, plebeians, proletariat

Examples of usage

  • The aristocrats looked down upon the rabble, considering them uncouth and uncivilized.
  • The rabble struggled to make ends meet in the harsh economic conditions.

Translations

Translations of the word "rabble" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ralรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเฅ€เคกเคผ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Pรถbel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gerombolan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐั‚ะพะฒะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ motล‚och

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆšดๅพ’

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท populace

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ chusma

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ayaktakฤฑmฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํญ๋„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุนุงุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lลฏza

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ luza

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไนŒๅˆไน‹ไผ—

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ drhal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skrรญll

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะพะฑั‹ั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงรผbhษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ chusma

Etymology

The word 'rabble' originated from Middle English 'rabble' or 'rabel,' which meant a pack of animals or a disorderly crowd. It has been used since the 15th century to refer to a tumultuous group of people, often with negative connotations. Over time, it evolved to encompass the idea of a lower class or unruly assembly.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,654, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.