Rumple

Verb

Definition: To make untidy or wrinkle.

Synonyms: Crumple, Wrinkle, Tousle

Antonyms: Smooth, Straighten, Tidy

Examples:

She rumpled her hair before going out.
The child rumpled the papers on the desk.

Mnemonics:

Think of rumpling paper or clothes to make them untidy.

Etymology:

Origin:

The word "rumple" originated in the late 16th century and comes from Middle Low German "rumplen" meaning "to make disorderly."

Historical Usage:

The term has been used to describe the action of making something wrinkled or untidy throughout its history.

Related Idioms:

Idiom:

"Rumpled bed"

Explanation:

A bed that is messy or disheveled, often used metaphorically to describe a disheveled or confused state.

Misconceptions:

Misconception:

Confusing "rumple" with "ruffle," which has a different meaning.

Explanation:

While both words can refer to making something untidy, "rumple" specifically refers to making something wrinkled, while "ruffle" can also mean to disturb or agitate.