rustle
noun
UK/rʌsᵊl/
US/rʌsᵊl/
Definitions of rustle noun
- Singular
The soft sound produced when things like leaves or paper move.
verb
UK/rʌsᵊl/
US/rʌsᵊl/
Definitions of rustle verb
sound
- TransitiveIntransitive
To cause something to make a soft, dry sound by moving, or to move and make this sound.
The leaves rustled gently in the soft breeze.
She rustled the manuscript, creating a soft sound of paper.
He rustled the newspaper to pretend he was reading it.
crime
- Transitive
To steal livestock from a farm.
Phrasal Verbs of rustle
- rustle something up
to prepare something rapidly, particularly a meal, using ingredients that are readily on hand
• He rustled up a quick dinner using the ingredients he had on hand.