rustle

Universal Words verb, noun verb 1 if sth dry and light rustles or you rustle it, it makes a sound like paper, leaves, etc. moving or rubbing together: [V] the sound of the trees rustling in the breeze * Her silk dress rustled as she moved. [also VN] 2 [VN] to steal farm animals PHRASALVERBS rustle sth<->up (for sb) (informal) to make or find sth quickly for sb and without planning: I'm sure I can rustle you up a sandwich. * They have been busy rustling up new business. noun [sing.] a light dry sound like leaves or pieces of paper moving or rubbing against each other: There was a rustle of paper as people turned the pages. * I heard a faint rustle in the bushes. \