a soft, muffled crackling sound like that made by the movement of dry leaves or paper:there was a rustle in the undergrowth behind her
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Universal
1 [no object] make a soft, muffled crackling sound like that caused by the movement of dry leaves or paper:she came closer, her skirt swaying and rustling
[with adverbial of direction] move with a rustling sound:a nurse rustled in
[with object] cause (something) to make a rustling sound:Dolly rustled the paper irritably
2 [with object] round up and steal (cattle, horses, or sheep):a murdered rancher whose cattle were being rustled (as noun rustling)horse rustling is a growing problem
3 [no object]North American informal move or act quickly or energetically; hustle:rustle around the kitchen, see what there is
rustle something up
informal produce something quickly when it is needed:see if you can rustle up a cup of tea for Paula and me, please
