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rabble

Definition

  • noun: a large group of loud people who could become violent
  • noun: a disorganized or confused collection of things
  • verb: to insult or assault by or as a mob
  • often used in a humorous or exaggerated way to suggest the attitudes of wealthy and powerful people
  • synonyms: mob

Examples

  • celebrities who live in beautiful homes far away from 'the rabble'

  • a 'rabble-rousing' speech/politician

  • an angry/unruly 'rabble'

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Get off of me! Nobody pushes me, you filthy maggot. Get off of me! Break it up! Break it up! Oi! I'll have your guts if you don't shut this rabble down! Go, Sam. Now! Move along, scum! Back in the line! You maggots! Get back into the line, (..)
    2003 The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King