Definition of rustle
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: to make or cause a rustle
2a
: to act or move with energy or speed
b
: to forage food
3
: to steal cattle
1
: to cause to rustle
2a
: to obtain by one's own exertions
—often used with up able to rustle up $5,000 bail— Jack McCallum
b
: forage
3
: to steal (livestock) especially from a farm or ranch
rustle
nounDefinition of rustle (Entry 2 of 2)
: a quick succession or confusion of small sounds
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The first known use of rustle was in the 14th century
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