| rumba |
a complex ballroom dance in triple time that originated in Cuba. [3 definitions] |
| rumble |
to make or emit a low, heavy, continuous sound, as of distant thunder. [8 definitions] |
| rumble seat |
an open passenger seat in the rear of some early automobiles which can be folded and closed when not in use. |
| rumbustious |
wild and disorderly; rambunctious. |
| rumen |
the first stomach of a cud-chewing animal. |
| ruminant |
any of various cud-chewing cloven-hoofed quadrupeds, such as cattle, deer, or camels, that usu. have a stomach divided into three or four compartments. [3 definitions] |
| ruminate |
to think at length; meditate. [4 definitions] |
| rummage |
to make a quick, vigorous search. [5 definitions] |
| rummage sale |
a sale of miscellaneous new or used articles, usu. donated to raise funds for a charity, service organization, or the like. |
| rummy1 |
any of various card games for two or more players, in which the object is to form sets or sequences of cards. |
| rummy2 |
(slang) a drunkard. |
| rumor |
a piece of information or a story of unknown or uncertain origin, not confirmed by evidence, and usu. spread by word of mouth; hearsay. [2 definitions] |
| rumormonger |
a person who spreads rumors or gossip, often maliciously. |
| rumour |
a spelling of "rumor" used in Canada and Britain. See "rumor" for more information. |
| rump |
the hindquarters of an animal. [5 definitions] |
| rumple |
to wrinkle, crease, or muss (bed linens, clothing, or the like). [4 definitions] |
| rumpus |
a noisy disturbance; ruckus. |
| rumrunner |
(informal) a liquor smuggler, or a ship used for smuggling liquor. |
| run |
to propel oneself forward by moving the legs very quickly so that all feet are briefly off the ground. [36 definitions] |
| runabout |
a small, light vehicle, such as a roadster, motorboat, or light airplane. [2 definitions] |
| run across |
to encounter by chance. |