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rustle verb (rustled, rustling) 1 intrans to make a soft whispering sound like that of dry leaves. 2 intrans to move with such a sound. 3 to make something move with or make such a sound • rustled the papers on his desk. 4 tr & intr, chiefly US to round up and steal (cattle or horses). 5 intrans, chiefly US colloq to work energetically; to hustle. noun a quick succession of small soft dry crisp sounds like that of dry leaves; a rustling. rustler noun someone who steals cattle or horses. rustling noun, adj. rustlingly adverb.
ETYMOLOGY: 14c.
rustle some people or things up to gather them together, especially at short notice • rustled up a few people to go to the meeting. rustle something up to arrange or prepare it, especially at short notice • I'll soon rustle up some lunch. |
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