Rustling

/ˈrʌs.lɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

the sound produced by the act of rustling.

The rustling of the bushes alerted the campers to the presence of an animal.

the act of rustling something.

The rustling of feathers signaled that the bird was about to take flight.

verb

making a soft, muffled crackling sound, typically caused by the movement of something like leaves or paper.

The rustling of leaves in the gentle breeze created a peaceful atmosphere in the garden.

to move or cause to move with a soft, muffled crackling sound.

She heard someone rustling through the papers behind her.

Derived from Middle English rustlen, a frequentative form of rustle.

rustling through

Searching quickly and often carelessly through something.

rustling leaves

The sound produced by moving leaves, often associated with wind.

rustling papers

The soft sound made when handling papers.

rustle

To make a soft, fluttering or crackling sound.

rustler

A person who steals livestock.

To steal or take something discreetly.

He was caught rustling a few apples from the market.

To engage in secretive or questionable activities.

They were rustling behind the scenes to get that deal.