"Rumouring" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Gossiping or spreading rumors, often in a subtle or informal way. Influencing or spreading an idea without actually confirming its truth.
Unverified reports or stories that are spread and believed by people, often based on incomplete or inaccurate information.<br><br>Example: "There are rumors that the company is going bankrupt."<br><br>Synonyms: gossip, hearsay, speculations, stories, whispers.<br><br>Antonyms: facts, truth, confirmed information.
A classic fairy tale figure!<br><br>Rumpelstiltskin is a character in a traditional German fairy tale collected by the Brothers Grimm. He is a mischievous and evil imp or imp-like creature who is known for spinning straw into gold for a young miller's daughter in exchange for her firstborn child. Rumpelstiltskin is a name that sounds silly, which is actually a clever ruse, as the creature hopes that no one can remember his name and so he will be able to exact revenge on the daughter and claim her child. However, at the end of the story, the daughter's cleverness ultimately outwits Rumpelstiltskin by guessing his name, foiling his plans.<br><br>In modern language, the term "Rumpelstiltskin" is often used to refer to a tricky or deceitful person who is able to manipulate or deceive others for their own gain. It may also be used to describe something that is not quite right or doesn't quite add up, as the character's use of tricks and deceit in the fairy tale is not to be trusted.
To make wrinkles in cloth, typically in a rough or messy way.<br><br>Example: "Her clothes were all rumpled from sleeping in them."<br><br>OR<br><br>To make something wrinkled or disorderly.<br><br>Example: "The sheets were rumpled by the children."