rume

/ruːm/ /rʊm/

Definitions

1. verb

to talk or speak foolishly or idly

“He’s been ruming on about his favorite sports team for hours.”

2. verb

to make a soft, indistinct sound, like the sound of rumbling or murmuring

“The crowd rumed in the background as the concert began.”

3. noun

a confused or incoherent sound

“The rume of the crowd drowned out the music.”

Synonyms

  • babble
  • murmur

Antonyms

  • quiet
  • silence